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

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Olympia by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane plane ZNA - LKE
    2. Take the bus from Stewart St & 9th Ave to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus
    5h 15m
    $362–1,332

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades
    10h 6m

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus 574
    10h 8m

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Olympia. However, you can fly to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE), walk to Fairview Ave E & E Nelson Pl, take the line 70 bus to Stewart St & 9th Ave, take the bus to SR 512 P&R - Zone I, then take the line 600 bus to Capitol Way at 11th Ave. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1, Vancouver, Tacoma, 26th St E & D St E, and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G in around 10h 6m.

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