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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Ladysmith by train (Amtrak), train, ferry, bus, 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 Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    9h 47m

  2. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    7h 28m
    $62–397

  3. 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 Duncan - Train Stn, 120 Canada Ave, at War Memorialbus bus
    11h 37m
    $281–491

  4. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, bus, line 70 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Bay B at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to 1st Ave at Hwy 1bus bus
    8h

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Ladysmith via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver Harbour, and Nanaimo Harbour in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, Air Canada, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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