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How to get fromPortland to Hornby Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Hornby Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train 267
    3. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    12h 38m

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train 267
    3. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    12h 49m

  3. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane PDX - YQQ
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    9h 10m

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Seattle Airport (SEA)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Canada Placebus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train 267
    4. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    15h 17m

  5. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    8h 55m

  6. Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    10h 8m

  7. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    11h 53m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Hornby Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Hornby Island. However, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Powell River - Powell Lake, walk to Powell River, then take the ferry to Hornby Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Hornby Island via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2, Westbound W Pender St @ Howe St, Vancouver Harbour, Powell River - Powell Lake, and Powell River in around 12h 49m.

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