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How to get fromPortland to Campbell Riverby train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Campbell River by train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train 578
    10h 2m

  2. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane PDX - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay to Campbell Riverbus bus
    9h 31m
    $97–397

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train 578
    10h 13m

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus bus
    14h 14m
    $331–545

  5. Fly to Campbell River Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane PDX - YBL
    6h 7m
    $349–1,449

  6. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train
    12h 11m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Campbell River, BC, Canada?

You can take a train from Portland to Campbell River Harbour via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Pacific Coastal Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) 3 times a day.

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