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There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Palmer by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane PDX - ANC
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Palmer, AK - Three Bearsbus bus
    7h 39m
    $381–1,531

  2. Drive 2,391.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Palmercar car 2,391.2 mi
    47h 22m
    $437–631

  3. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SEA - ANC
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Palmer, AK - Three Bearsbus bus
    10h 42m
    $466–972

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,598.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Palmer, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Palmer. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center, then take the bus to Palmer, AK - Three Bears. Alternatively, you can drive from Portland to Palmer in around 47h 22m.

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