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How to get fromNanaimo to Burlingtonby ferry, train, bus, shuttle, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nanaimo to Burlington by ferry, train, bus, shuttle, 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 Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    5h 56m

  2. Ferry, bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham Airport to Burlington Airporter Officeshuttle bus
    8h 28m
    $53–166

  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 Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 44m
    $72–201

  4. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 42m
    $88–177

  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 Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 3m
    $81–201

  6. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 41m
    $73–141

  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 Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $89–544

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

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Burlington. 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 Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, walk to Skagit Station Gate 7, then take the line 208 bus to Burlington Blvd. South of Fairhaven Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Departure Bay to Burlington Airporter Office via Horseshoe Bay, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Canada Place, Bellingham Airport, and Bellingham Airport in around 8h 28m.

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