Rome2Rio

How to get fromPuyallup to Nanaimoby bus, ferry, train, car or plane

Find Transport to Nanaimo

See all options

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

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

  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puyallup Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus 578
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    8h 44m
    $213–343

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SEA - YCD
    7h 57m
    $61–411

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van/Nan
    9h 6m

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Puyallup to Horseshoe Baycar car
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    5h 20m
    $76–244

  5. Bus, bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Puyallup Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Canada Placebus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    6h 57m
    $109–199

  6. Train, train to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour

    1. Take the train from Puyallup Station to King Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    7h 16m
    $112–269

  7. Train to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Take the train from Puyallup Station to King Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane LKE - YWH
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    6h 2m
    $553–1,153

  8. Line 402 bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, line 72 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd St SE & 7th Ave SE to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    3. Take the bus from James White Blvd at Resthaven Dr to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    8h 22m
    $249–909

Puyallup to Nanaimo by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Air Canada, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Puyallup

Trips to Nanaimo

Popular routes