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

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Bamfield is to drive and car ferry which costs $95 - $280 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Bamfield is to fly and drive which takes 6h 45m and costs $100 - $650.

How far is it from Seattle to Bamfield?

The distance between Seattle and Bamfield is 431 km.

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

The best way to get from Seattle to Bamfield without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 8m and costs $220 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Seattle to Bamfield, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bamfield?

There are five+ hotels available in Bamfield.

Seattle to Bamfield - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Bamfield by ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry Seattle
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC to Bamfieldbus Victoria
10h 8m
$229–415
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Seattle to Horseshoe Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry
3. Drive from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Bamfieldcar
7h 26m
$96–279
Fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus
1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane LKE - YWH
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC to Bamfieldbus
8h 45m
$364–1,734
Fly to Tofino SPB, drive
1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane LKE - YTP
2. Drive from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Bamfieldcar
6h 45m
$109–649
Fly to Nanaimo, bus
1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane LKE - ZNA
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, BC to Bamfield, BCbus
9h 49m
$520–1,140

Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) flights

6Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Seattle to Bamfield.

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Distance: 430.7 km
Duration: 10h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Bamfield. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Victoria, BC, then take the bus to Bamfield. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seattle to Bamfield via Horseshoe Bay, BC and Nanaimo Departure Bay in around 7h 26m.

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