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There are 8 ways to get from Nanaimo to Bainbridge Island by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St.bus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 38m
    $162–274

  2. Bus, ferry via Duncan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Village Green Mallbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Legislature Terminalbus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Bainbridge Ferry Terminalbus bus 123
    8h 57m
    $29–59

  3. Fly Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centreplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 18m

  4. Fly Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centreplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 8m

  5. Fly Nanaimo to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ZNA - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    4h 28m
    $46–285

  6. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 9m

  7. Fly Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, train, ferry #2

    1. Fly from Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centreplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 9m

  8. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane YYJ - SEA
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    8h 39m
    $185–567

Nanaimo to Bainbridge Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Bainbridge Island. However, you can take the bus to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St., walk to Victoria, take the ferry to Seattle Clipper Terminal, walk to 3rd Ave & Virginia St, take the bus to Columbia St & Alaskan Way, walk to Seattle, then take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal via Village Green Mall, Legislature Terminal, Victoria, Port Angeles, and Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center in around 8h 57m.

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