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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Vernon by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane PDX - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    6h 19m
    $220–834

  2. Drive  804.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Vernoncar car 804.1 km
    9h 43m
    $146–211

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    14h 5m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    14h 40m

  5. 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 Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SEA - YLW
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    7h 21m
    $222–1,157

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vernon - Esso Station via Seattle, Vancouver - Pacific Station, and Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave in around 14h 40m.

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