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How to get fromPortland to North Vancouverby plane, ferry, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to North Vancouver by plane, ferry, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    4h 33m
    $450–1,018

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115
    8h 30m
    $87–130

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry SeaBus
    8h 19m
    $159–315

  4. Drive 507.1 km

    1. Drive from Portland to North Vancouvercar car 507.1 km
    5h 46m
    $101–146

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport, bus, 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 ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    5h 47m
    $297–760

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SEA - YVR
    3. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    6h 34m
    $295–1,095

  7. Train to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly to Coal Harbour Spb

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane LKE - CXH
    6h 25m
    $339–622

Portland to North Vancouver by train, subway, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouver 5 times a week. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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