What is the cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach is to drive and ferry which costs $45 - $210 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach?

The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 44m and costs $45 - $210.

How far is it from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach?

The distance between Bellingham and Qualicum Beach is 211 km.

How do I travel from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach without a car is to bus and ferry and line 40 bus and line 9 bus which takes 7h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Qualicum Beach?

There are 67+ hotels available in Qualicum Beach.

Bellingham to Qualicum Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach by bus, ferry, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry, line 40 bus, line 9 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay to Woodgrove Exch Bay Abus 40
4. Take the bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus 9
7h 17m
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Bellingham to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
3. Drive from Departure Bay to Qualicum Beachcar
3h 44m
$46–203
Train, fly, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane
3. Take the bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Village Way at Berwick Rd Nbus
5h 18m
$80–186
Bus, ferry
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
9h 3m
$102–281

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

7Weekly Planes

20 minAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.4 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach. 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 Memorial Ave at Fern Rd W. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bellingham to Qualicum Beach via Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay in around 3h 44m.

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