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

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

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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 Portland International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    7h 33m
    $67–417

  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 Legislature Terminal to Village Green Mallbus bus 66
    12h 5m
    $317–538

  4. Fly Portland International Airport to Victoria International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane PDX - YYJ
    2. Drive from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Ladysmithcar car
    7h 19m
    $72–372

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

    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. Drive from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Ladysmithcar car
    6h 53m
    $324–905

  6. Fly Portland International Airport 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 2m

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest 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 two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 5 times a day.

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