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How to get fromValdez to Portlandby car ferry, bus, plane, or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, bus to Anchorage International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Valdez to Whittiercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Whittier, AK to Anchorage Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ANC - PDX
    13h 21m
    $528–1,233

  2. Car ferry to Tatitlek Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Valdez to Tatitlekcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Tatitlek Airport (TEK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane TEK - PDX
    17h 6m
    $219–925

  3. Drive 2,368.2 mi

    1. Drive from Valdez to Portlandcar car 2,368.2 mi
    46h 56m
    $433–625

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

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,698.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Valdez to Portland. However, you can take the car ferry to Whittier, walk to Whittier, AK, take the bus to Anchorage Airport, walk to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) airport, fly to Portland International Airport (PDX), walk to Portland Int'l Airport station, then take the vehicle to Oak/ SW 1st Ave station. Alternatively, you can drive from Valdez to Portland in around 46h 56m.

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