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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Nanaimo by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to VictoriaferrySeattle
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, CanadabusVictoria
    6h 15m
    $215–331

  2. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Nanaimo (ZNA)planeLKE - ZNA
    3h 48m
    $59–384

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to VancouvertrainAmtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry TerminalferryVan/Nan
    6h 29m

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Seattle to Horseshoe Baycar
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure BayferryWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
    4h 40m
    $66–230

  5. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Canada Placebus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane
    4h 36m
    $108–193

  6. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)planeLKE - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    4h 50m
    $549–849

Seattle to Nanaimo by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Harbour Air Seaplanes flies from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Nanaimo (ZNA) 6 times a week.

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