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How to get fromThunder Bay to Portlandby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Portland by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YQT - PDX
    11h 50m
    $176–702

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portlandtrain train
    2d 17h
    $598–1,524

  3. Drive  1,863.6 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Portlandcar car 1,863.6 mi
    32h 43m
    $427–616

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Southdale Mallbus bus
    2. Take the train from Winnipeg to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Portlandtrain train
    3d 8h
    $526–1,147

  5. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Ave to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel to Winnipeg - Airportbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Winnipeg - Airport to Portage La Prairietaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Portage la Prairie to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 9h
    $814–1,415

Thunder Bay to Portland by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$526Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,579.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Portland, OR, USA?

WestJet, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 4 times a day.

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