What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo is to fly which costs $45 - $320 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo?

The fastest way to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $45 - $320.

Is there a direct train between Kirkland and Nanaimo?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkland to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Univ of Washington and arriving at Nanaimo Harbour via Seattle, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Kirkland to Nanaimo?

The distance between Kirkland and Nanaimo is 332 km.

How do I travel from Kirkland to Nanaimo without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkland to Nanaimo train from?

Kirkland to Nanaimo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train or fly from Kirkland to Nanaimo?

The best way to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $320 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the time difference between Kirkland and Nanaimo?

Nanaimo is 1h ahead of Kirkland. It is currently 12:51 PM in Kirkland and 1:51 PM in Nanaimo.

Where does the Kirkland to Nanaimo train arrive?

Kirkland to Nanaimo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 97+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

Kirkland to Nanaimo - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo by train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
7h 13m
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Nanaimo
cheapest
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane SEA - ZNA
5h 54m
$49–319
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus Seattle Airport
2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
7h 59m
Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo
1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane CXH - ZNA
7h 19m
$197–376
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus Greyhound US0501
2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry Van→Nan
8h 33m
Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo
1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YVR - ZNA
7h 38m
$200–393
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)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
7h 49m
$247–757

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

110Weekly Planes

20 minAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.3 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from 108th Ave NE & NE 68th St to Nanaimo Harbour via Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4, Univ of Washington, Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Seattle, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, Air Canada, Harbour Air Seaplanes, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo (ZNA) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromKirkland to Nanaimoby train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, or ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkland to Nanaimo by train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, or ferry

Train

Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Nanaimo

Bus, train

Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

Bus, ferry

Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus