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How to get fromVancouver Island to Columbia River Gorgeby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Columbia River Gorge by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Victoria International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YYJ - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    5h 12m

  2. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YCD - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    5h 42m

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights

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Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Columbia River Gorge. However, you can fly to Portland International Airport (PDX), walk to Portland Int'l Airport station, take the vehicle to Gateway North station, walk to Gateway Transit Center, take the bus to CAT Transit Center - Hood River, then walk to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd. Alternatively, you can fly to Portland International Airport (PDX), walk to Portland Int'l Airport station, take the vehicle to Gateway North station, walk to Gateway Transit Center, take the bus to CAT Transit Center - Hood River, then walk to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd.

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