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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Seattle is to ferry and drive which costs $45 - $170 and takes 4h 37m.

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 2h 9m and costs $40 - $280.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Seattle?

The distance between Nanaimo and Seattle is 130 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 45m and costs $150 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Nanaimo to Seattle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Seattle.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)ZNA - LKE
2h 9m
$42–277
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Capital City StationBuckley Bay / ...
2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper TerminalVictoria
6h 45m
$153–243
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry TerminalNan/Van
2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Seattle, WA - Convention centreVancouver
7h 44m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Seattle
4h 37m
$48–165

Nanaimo to Seattle by bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Seattle.

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Distance: 129.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Helijet International and Harbour Air Seaplanes fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) 3 times a day.

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