How far is it from Friday Harbor to Nanaimo?

The distance between Friday Harbor and Nanaimo is 264 km.

How do I travel from Friday Harbor to Nanaimo without a car?

The best way to get from Friday Harbor to Nanaimo without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Friday Harbor to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Friday Harbor to Nanaimo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

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Friday Harbor to Nanaimo - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Friday Harbor to Nanaimo by ferry, train, bus, or car

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Ferry, train
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1. Take the ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortesferry
2. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
7h 5m
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortesferry
2. Take the bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
7h 46m
Ferry, drive, train
1. Take the ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortesferry
2. Drive from Anacortes to Lummi Island Ferrycar
3. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
8h 57m

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Map of how to get from Friday Harbor to Nanaimo.

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Distance: 264.3 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Friday Harbor to Nanaimo. However, you can take the ferry to Anacortes, take the taxi to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Nanaimo Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Friday Harbor to Nanaimo Harbour via Anacortes, Mount Vernon Bus Stop, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2, Westbound W Pender St @ Howe St, and Vancouver Harbour in around 7h 46m.

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