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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Arlington is to ferry and bus which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Arlington is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $140 - $260.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Arlington?

The distance between Nanaimo and Arlington is 148 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Arlington without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Nanaimo to Arlington, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Arlington?

There are 54+ hotels available in Arlington.

Nanaimo to Arlington - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Arlington by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 26m
$147–255
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Tulalip, WA - Seattle Premium Outletsbus Vancouver
9h 31m
$56–150
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
8h 7m

Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour flights

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Distance: 147.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Arlington. However, you can fly to Vancouver Harbour, 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, then take the taxi to Arlington. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Broadway St & E Gilman Ave via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1, Vancouver, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett Station Bay A2, and Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 3 in around 8h 7m.

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