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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bothell to Nanaimo by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edmonds to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    8h 25m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bothell to Horseshoe Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry car ferry Horseshoe Bay
    4h 33m
    $63–225

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus Victoria
    8h 45m
    $224–344

  4. Line 372 bus, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the bus from Beardslee Blvd & 104th Ave NE to 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwybus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane LKE - ZNA
    5h 5m
    $459–1,009

  5. Line 372 bus, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Take the bus from Beardslee Blvd & 104th Ave NE to 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwybus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane LKE - YWH
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    5h 53m
    $354–1,654

Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest 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 Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Hullo - 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, and Victoria, BC - Capital City Station in around 8h 45m.

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