There are 2 ways to get from Parksville to Bellingham by ferry, train, 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.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
9h 31m$74–226Ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
- Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Bellinghamcar
3h 35m$32–149
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parksville to Bellingham is to ferry and drive which costs $30 - $150 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Parksville to Bellingham is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $150.
The distance between Parksville and Bellingham is 160 miles.
The best way to get from Parksville to Bellingham without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 31m and costs $70 - $230.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Parksville to Bellingham, including transfers.
There are 95+ hotels available in Bellingham.
What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Bellingham, WA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Parksville to Bellingham. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Woodgrove Exch Bay D, walk to Woodgrove Exch Bay B, take the line 1 bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch G Bay, take the taxi to Duke Point, take the ferry to Vancouver, walk to Tsawwassen, take the bus to Vancouver, walk to Vancouver, then take the train to Bellingham Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Parksville to Bellingham via Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay in around 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-223-3779
- Website
- bcferries.com
Ferry from Duke Point to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–130
- Website
- https://www.bcferries.com
- Book at
- https://www.bcferries.com/RouteSelectionPage
- Schedules at
- https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/discover-route-map
- Standard Passenger
- $15–50
- Standard Vehicle + Passenger
- $95–130
Ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–120
- Website
- https://www.bcferries.com
- Book at
- https://www.bcferries.com/RouteSelectionPage
- Schedules at
- https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/discover-route-map
- Standard Passenger
- $13–40
- Standard Vehicle + Passenger
- $80–120
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