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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham 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 Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    5h 11m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Bellingham Airportbus bus Vancouver
    7h 41m
    $45–136

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 33m
    $64–181

  4. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 32m
    $79–154

  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 Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 51m
    $73–177

  6. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    4h 15m
    $67–130

  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 Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 25m
    $81–512

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

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 103.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Bellingham. However, you can take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Eastbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, take the line 019 bus to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1, walk to Vancouver, take the train to Bellingham Amtrak Station, walk to Fairhaven Transportation Center, then take the line 1 bus to Bellingham Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Departure Bay to Holly St at J St via Horseshoe Bay, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Canada Place, and Bellingham Airport in around 7h 41m.

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