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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Seattle is to ferry and bus which costs $40 - $150 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $35 - $250.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Seattle?

The distance between Nanaimo and Seattle is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Seattle without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 8m and costs $150 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Nanaimo to Seattle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Seattle.

Nanaimo to Seattle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nanaimo to Seattle by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St.bus 2408-S / ...
2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry Victoria
6h 8m
$152–242
Fly Nanaimo to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ZNA - SEA
3h 2m
$37–249
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2115 / ...
7h 25m
$40–147
Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbour, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
6h
$100–210
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain 18
3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry
6h 40m
Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Richmond(YVR), bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Richmond(YVR)plane
2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle, WA - Convention centrebus
6h 3m
$103–148
Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train, ferry
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane ZNA - CXH
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry
5h 40m
Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus
2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YYJ - SEA
6h 16m
$217–517

Nanaimo to Seattle by ferry, bus, and subway

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Distance: 157.4 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Harbour Air Seaplanes, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours.

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