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How to get fromGaliano Island to Seattleby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Galiano Island to Seattle by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Sturdies Bay to Vancouverferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Uniontrain train 72
    4h 36m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Sturdies Bay to Vancouverferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle, WA - Convention centrebus bus Vancouver
    6h 54m
    $48–99

  3. Ferry, line 72 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Sturdies Bay to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Legislature Exchbus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    6h 30m
    $131–272

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Sturdies Bay to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane YYJ - SEA
    4h 54m
    $187–568

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Galiano Island to Seattle. However, you can take the ferry to Vancouver, walk to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2, take the line 620 bus to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only, walk to Bridgeport Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Waterfront Station @ Platform 5, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Seattle Lake Union. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Sturdies Bay to Seattle Clipper Terminal via Victoria, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, Legislature Exch, and Victoria in around 6h 30m.

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