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How to get fromPortland to Waterton Lakes National Parkby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Waterton Lakes National Park by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane PDX - FCA
    2. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car
    6h 14m
    $299–664

  2. Drive 1,108.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car 1,108.3 km
    13h 2m
    $218–314

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to West Glacier Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car
    16h 50m
    $315–632

  4. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane PDX - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car
    8h 23m
    $294–1,314

  5. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane PDX - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    11h 32m
    $829–1,759

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

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Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 913.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Waterton Lakes National Park, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Waterton Lakes National Park. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), then drive to Waterton Lakes National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Waterton Lakes National Park via West Glacier Amtrak in around 16h 50m.

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