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How to get fromVancouver Island to Salemby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Salem by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Victoria International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YYJ - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    5h 44m
    $236–722

  2. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YCD - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    6h 14m
    $162–738

  3. Fly from Comox Valley Airport, train

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YQQ - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    6h 19m
    $434–775

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and Salem, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Salem. However, you can fly to Portland International Airport (PDX), walk to Portland Int'l Airport station, take the vehicle to Rose Quarter TC station, walk to Portland, then take the train to Salem. Alternatively, you can fly to Portland International Airport (PDX), walk to Portland Int'l Airport station, take the vehicle to Rose Quarter TC station, walk to Portland, then take the train to Salem.

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