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How to get fromSeattle to Qualicum Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Qualicum Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    7h 31m

  2. Bus to Richmond(YVR), fly to Nanaimo, Departure Bay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond(YVR) to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane plane
    8h
    $149–216

  3. Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    8h 13m
    $193–392

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    9h 21m
    $226–709

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus, line 20 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Bay A at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus bus
    9h 13m
    $315–755

Richmond(YVR) to Nanaimo, Departure Bay flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Seattle to Village Way at Berwick Rd N via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver Harbour, Nanaimo Harbour, Front St at Church St, and Bay B at Woodgrove Exch in around 7h 31m.

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