There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Williams Lake by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly Portland International Airport to Williams Lake Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane PDX - YWL
7h 41m$349–789Drive 932.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Williams Lakecar 932.7 km
11h$189–273Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver Stbus
16h 24mFly Portland International Airport to Quesnel Airport, drive
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Quesnel Airport (YQZ)plane PDX - YQZ
- Drive from Quesnel Airport (YQZ) to Williams Lakecar
8h 13m$469–1,344Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Williams Lake Airport
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane SEA - YWL
8h 58m$380–809Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver Stbus
16h 24m
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Williams Lake is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Williams Lake is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $340 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Williams Lake. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Williams Lake - 750 Oliver St via Vancouver - Pacific Station and Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
The distance between Portland and Williams Lake is 765 km. The road distance is 932.7 km.
The best way to get from Portland to Williams Lake without a car is to bus which takes 16h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Portland to Williams Lake, including transfers.
Portland to Williams Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Williams Lake is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $340 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 24m.
Portland to Williams Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Williams Lake is 933 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Portland to Williams Lake.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Williams Lake, BC, Canada?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Pacific Coastal Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver St via Vancouver - Pacific Station and Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall in around 16h 24m.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Williams Lake Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Portland International Airport to Williams Lake Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Williams Lake Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Williams Lake Airport via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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