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How to get fromNanaimo to Bellingham Airport (BLI)by ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nanaimo to Bellingham Airport (BLI) by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Bellingham Airportbus bus Vancouver
    5h 20m

  2. Ferry, bus via Bowen Island

    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
    6h 28m
    $44–136

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    3h 31m
    $78–164

  4. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    4h 16m
    $85–141

  5. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    3h 53m
    $71–169

  6. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, bus #2

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    3h 52m
    $87–145

  7. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    5h 5m
    $86–507

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 91.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Bellingham Airport (BLI), USA?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Bellingham Airport (BLI). However, you can take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Canada Place, then take the bus to Bellingham Airport. Alternatively, you can fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Bridgeport Station @ Platform 1, walk to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, then take the bus to Bellingham Airport.

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