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How to get fromNanaimo to Forksby bus, ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Forks by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Forks Avenue and A Streetbus14
    6h 55m
    $58
  2. Bus, ferry via Duncan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay to Village Green Mallbus70
    2. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Legislature Terminalbus66
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry
    4. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Forks Avenue and A Streetbus14
    8h 19m
    $27
  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayferryWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Forkscar
    8h 37m
    $88–227

Nanaimo to Forks by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Forks. However, you can take the bus to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, walk to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, take the line 95 bus to Douglas St at Fort St, walk to Victoria, take the ferry to Port Angeles, walk to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, then take the bus to Forks Avenue and A Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Departure Bay to Forks via Horseshoe Bay in around 8h 37m.

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