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How to get fromNanaimo to Cle Elumby bus, ferry, shuttle, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Cle Elum by bus, ferry, shuttle, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, shuttle

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    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 a shuttle bus from SeaTac Station to Cle Elum, WAshuttle bus
    9h 38m
    $185–303

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus bus
    11h 59m

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane plane ZNA - LKE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SeaTac Station to Cle Elum, WAshuttle bus
    6h 8m
    $388–1,384

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Cle Elum.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Cle Elum. However, you can take the bus to Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, walk to Victoria, take the ferry to Seattle Clipper Terminal, walk to 3rd Ave & Cedar St, take the bus to 3rd Ave & Pike St, walk to Westlake, take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, then take the shuttle to Cle Elum, WA. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Washington Federal via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1, Vancouver, Seattle, Seattle, and Lowes in around 11h 59m.

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