What is the cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Parksville?

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Parksville is to drive and ferry which costs $40 - $200 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellingham to Parksville?

The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Parksville is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $200.

How far is it from Bellingham to Parksville?

The distance between Bellingham and Parksville is 199 km.

How do I travel from Bellingham to Parksville without a car?

The best way to get from Bellingham to Parksville without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bellingham to Parksville?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Bellingham to Parksville, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Parksville?

There are 68+ hotels available in Parksville.

Bellingham to Parksville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bellingham to Parksville by bus, ferry, car, train, or plane

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Vancouverbus FlixBus 2115
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry Van/Nan
6h 56m
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Bellingham to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
3h 38m
$44–199
Train, fly to Nanaimo Harbour
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane
4h 58m
$80–184
Bus, ferry via Ladner
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus Seattle Airport
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Duke Pointferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
8h 42m
$102–281
Train, fly to Nanaimo, Departure Bay
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane
5h 1m
$137–226

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

7Weekly Planes

20 minAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bellingham to Parksville.

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Distance: 199.2 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Parksville, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Parksville. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, walk to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay, take the line 40 bus to Woodgrove Exch Bay A, then take the line 9 bus to Jensen Ave E at Craig St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bellingham to Parksville via Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay in around 3h 38m.

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