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How to get fromBellingham to Nanoose Bayby train (Amtrak), train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bellingham to Nanoose Bay by train (Amtrak), train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    5h 17m

  2. Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    5h 58m
    $93–265

  3. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    6h 17m
    $101–262

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

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    7h 6m
    $121–622

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

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond(YVR) to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane plane
    6h 55m
    $130–196

Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada?

You can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Pl 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 5h 17m.

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