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How to get fromParksville to Bellinghamby ferry, train or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Parksville to Bellingham by ferry, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry ferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    9h 31m
    $74–226
  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Bellinghamcar car
    3h 35m
    $32–149

Questions & Answers

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.

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