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How to get fromPortland to Port Alberniby plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Port Alberni by plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane PDX - YQQ
    2. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Port Albernicar car
    7h 8m
    $575–1,139

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    15h 15m
    $205–494

  3. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus

    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 to Port Albernibus bus
    10h 19m
    $241–1,051

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Port Alberni. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), then drive to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Port Alberni via Vancouver, Vancouver, Tsawwassen, Vancouver, Departure Bay, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 15h 15m.

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