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How to get fromNanaimo to Anacortesby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nanaimo to Anacortes by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    6h 30m

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 27m
    $69–193

  3. Ferry, Bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tsawwassen to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 6m

  4. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 26m
    $82–166

  5. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 45m
    $76–192

  6. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 29m
    $72–137

  7. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $85–426

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

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Anacortes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Anacortes. However, you can take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Burrard Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, walk to Vancouver, take the train to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, walk to Skagit Station Gate 5, take the bus to March's Point, then take the line 410 bus to Q Ave. and 13th across from Safeway. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Duke Point to Q Ave. and 13th across from Safeway via Vancouver, Tsawwassen, Vancouver, Vancouver, Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, Skagit Station Gate 5, and March's Point in around 9h 6m.

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