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How to get fromNanaimo to Everettby ferry, train, car ferry, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry TerminalferryNan/Van
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak StationtrainAmtrak Cascades
    5h 49m
  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayferryWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Everettcar
    4h 7m
    $42–154
  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Skagit Station Gate 3 to Broadway just South of the Event Centerbus90X
    8h 9m
    $46–179
  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)planeYWH - LKE
    4h 55m
    $413–596

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Everett. However, you can take the ferry to Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Burrard Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, walk to Vancouver, then take the train to Everett Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Broadway just South of the Event Center via Horseshoe Bay, BC, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Mount Vernon Bus Stop, and Skagit Station Gate 3 in around 8h 9m.

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