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How to get fromPortland to Valdezby plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport, bus, car ferry

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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 Anchorage Airport to Whittier, AKbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry
    14h 17m
    $528–1,233

  2. Drive 2,369 mi

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    1. Drive from Portland to Valdezcar car 2,369 mi
    46h 53m
    $433–625

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

    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 Anchorage Airport to Whittier, AKbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry
    17h 20m
    $513–1,075

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

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$454Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,697.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Valdez. 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 Anchorage Airport, take the bus to Whittier, AK, walk to Whittier, then take the car ferry to Valdez. Alternatively, you can drive from Portland to Valdez in around 46h 53m.

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