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How to get fromNanaimo to Bainbridge Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Bainbridge Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane plane ZNA - LKE
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    3h 53m
    $366–1,355

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $162–274

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle Pier 66bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    10h 6m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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 fly to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE), walk to Valley St & Fairview Ave N, 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 Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Bainbridge Island via Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, Victoria, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Elliott Ave & Cedar St, Alaskan Way & Marion St, and Seattle in around 7h 28m.

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