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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Chelan is to ferry and drive which costs $70 - $210 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Chelan is to ferry and drive which takes 7h 48m and costs $70 - $210.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Chelan?

The distance between Nanaimo and Chelan is 322 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Chelan without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 11h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Nanaimo to Chelan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chelan?

There are 180+ hotels available in Chelan.

Nanaimo to Chelan - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus 21
11h 35m
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Chelancar
7h 48m
$74–206
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattlebus
3. Take the bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus 21
14h 1m
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus
2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane YWH - LKE
3. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
10h 47m
$446–1,716

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

6Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 320.3 mi
Duration: 11h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Chelan. However, you can take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Burrard Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, walk to Vancouver, take the train to Everett Amtrak Station, take the train to Wenatchee Amtrak, walk to Wenatchee, Columbia Station, then take the bus to Johnson at Chelan City Hall. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Johnson at Chelan City Hall via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Seattle, 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy, 3rd Ave S & S Main St, Seattle, WA, and Wenatchee Columbia Station in around 14h 1m.

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