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How to get fromBothell to Nanaimoby train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bothell to Nanaimo by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edmonds to VancouvertrainAmtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry TerminalferryVan/Nan
    8h 18m

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bothell to Horseshoe Baycar
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure BayferryWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
    4h 30m
    $64–226

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to VictoriaferrySeattle
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, CanadabusVictoria
    8h 56m
    $225–356

  4. Line 372 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Beardslee Blvd & 104th Ave NE to 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwybus
    2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)planeLKE - YWH
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    5h 49m
    $553–853

Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bothell, WA, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Bothell to Nanaimo. However, you can take the line 120 bus to Lynnwood City Center Station, walk to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A1, take the line 102 bus to Edmonds Station, walk to Edmonds, take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodinville Dr & Kaysner Way to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada via Roosevelt Station - Bay 4, Roosevelt Station - Bay 2, Dexter Ave & Denny Way, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Victoria, Legislature Exch Bay A, Douglas St at Kings Rd, and Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn in around 8h 56m.

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