Portland to Vancouver Flight Tickets
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About Portland - Vancouver Flights
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Portland has 1 airports, while Vancouver has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Cheaper tickets are usually available on weekdays and with early bookings.
Portland and Vancouver - Airport Transportation
Portland International Airport (PDX)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train: You can reach the airport in about 40 minutes by taking the MAX Light Rail Red Line from Pioneer Square or other MAX stations in the city center. Services run every 15 minutes and operate between 04:50-00:30 on weekdays and 05:00-00:30 on weekends.
Bus: You can reach the airport from around SW 5th Ave with the TriMet line 5 bus. The journey takes approximately 45-50 minutes. Buses depart every 30 minutes and generally operate between 05:00-00:00.
Taxi: You can call a taxi from street stands or in front of hotels in downtown Portland to reach the airport. The journey time varies between 25-40 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis operate 24/7.
Uber/Lyft: You can call a vehicle via the Uber or Lyft app from the city center to reach the airport. The journey takes 25-40 minutes depending on traffic, and the service is always available.
Car Rental: It is also possible to go from the city center to the airport with a car rental service. You can reach the vehicle return points on the ground floor of the terminal with your rented car.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
From Airport to City Center
Metro/Train (SkyTrain Canada Line – MAIN OPTION)
The SkyTrain Canada Line departs from the “YVR–Airport Station” directly connected to the terminal at YVR Airport and provides access to Waterfront Station in the city center. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes from YVR–Airport to Waterfront. During the day, services run approximately every 6–7 minutes during peak hours and every 10–12 minutes during quieter times. The line's operating hours are likely between around 5:00 AM and 1:00 AM; the last trains at night may be slightly earlier/later.
Bus (Richmond / South Vancouver connections)
There is no direct city bus from the airport to Downtown, but you can use several bus lines as an alternative or complement to the Canada Line. Lines such as 403, 410, 601, 620 departing from around “Bridgeport Station” head towards Richmond and Tsawwassen, while lines like 15, 100 continue to the South Vancouver area. Regional journeys with these buses generally take between 15–40 minutes. Most lines operate approximately every 10–15 minutes during the day and every 20–30 minutes in the evening and on weekends. Operating hours are generally between about 5:30 AM and 12:30 AM; some suburban lines may end earlier.
Private Shuttle Services (Hotel / Tour Shuttles)
Hotel shuttle services are available from YVR to some major hotels in downtown Vancouver or the cruise terminal. These private shuttles offer a comfortable transportation option between the hotel and the airport. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions and generally range between 25–40 minutes.
Taxi
Taxi services are available at the airport. Travel to the city center takes approximately 20–30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Taxis can be obtained from taxi stands located at the airport exits.
Uber/Bolt
YVR Airport supports ridesharing services like Uber and Bolt. Travel time to the city center is approximately 20–30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Passengers can easily request a ride by creating a request through the app.
Car Rental
There are many international car rental companies at the airport. Renting a car makes your trips in the city more flexible. You can complete your rental transactions at the offices within the airport.