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How to get fromPortland to Cowichan Bayby train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Cowichan Bay by train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    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 Douglas & Fort to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    10h 17m
    $244–453

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    9h 12m
    $70–430

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Victoria International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane PDX - YYJ
    2. Take the taxi from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $454–1,194

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Legislature Terminal to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    13h 1m
    $169–263

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    3. Take the taxi from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $465–1,260

  6. Train to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane LKE - YWH
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus
    7h 48m
    $284–623

Portland to Cowichan Bay by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Cowichan Bay, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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