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How to get fromBothell to Nanaimoby bus, train, train (Amtrak), plane, ferry, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Bothell to Nanaimo by bus, train, train (Amtrak), plane, ferry, or tram

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2114
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    7h 19m

  2. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Mountlake Terrace to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane SEA - ZNA
    5h 54m
    $49–299

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edmonds to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    7h 21m

  4. Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    6h 42m
    $165–362

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus 2407-L / ...
    8h 50m
    $224–354

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    7h 1m
    $173–369

  7. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Mountlake Terrace to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus
    8h
    $317–757

  8. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    8h 31m
    $201–682

Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from NE 185th St & 101st Ave NE to Nanaimo Harbour via Mountlake Terrace Station - Bay 1, Mountlake Terrace Station Bay 3, Edmonds Station Bay 4, Edmonds, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 7h 21m.

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