What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham is to ferry and drive which costs $27 - $140 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $27 - $140.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Bellingham?

The distance between Nanaimo and Bellingham is 101 miles.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Bellingham without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bellingham?

There are 93+ hotels available in Bellingham.

Nanaimo to Bellingham - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham by ferry, car, train, or car ferry

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Ferry, drive
best
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Bellingham
3h 2m
$27–132
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry TerminalNan/Van
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak StationAmtrak Cascades
4h 54m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCNanaimo
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak StationAmtrak Cascades
5h 36m
$37–227

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham.

Launch map view

Distance: 100.6 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Bellingham. However, you can take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay then drive to Bellingham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Bellingham Station via Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Bellingham Amtrak Station, and Fairhaven Transportation Center in around 4h 54m.

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