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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to VancouvertrainAmtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry TerminalferryVan/Nan
    8h 7m

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Issaquah to Horseshoe Baycar
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure BayferryWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
    4h 53m
    $70–235

  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 22m
    $225–346

  4. Line 554 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from E Sunset Way & 1st Ave NE to 4th Ave & Stewart Stbus
    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 37m
    $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 Issaquah, WA, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Issaquah to Nanaimo. However, you can take the line 554 bus to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, walk to Seattle, 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 E Sunset Way & 1st Ave NE to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada via 4th Ave S & S Washington St, Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way, 3rd Ave & Vine St, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Victoria, Legislature Exch Bay A, Douglas St at Kings Rd, and Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn in around 8h 22m.

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