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How to get fromNanaimo to Port Townsendby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Port Townsend by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St.bus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sequim Transit Center to Haines Place Park & Ridebus bus 8
    7h 43m
    $60–65

  2. Bus, ferry via Duncan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Village Green Mallbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Legislature Terminalbus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Sequim Transit Center to Haines Place Park & Ridebus bus 8
    8h 46m
    $32–37

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train 18
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Sequim Transit Center to Haines Place Park & Ridebus bus 8
    8h 13m

  4. Fly, train, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Sequim Transit Center to Haines Place Park & Ridebus bus
    7h 13m

Nanaimo to Port Townsend by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Port Townsend. However, you can take the bus to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St., walk to Victoria, take the ferry to Port Angeles, walk to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, take the line 30 bus to Sequim Transit Center, then take the bus to Haines Place Park & Ride. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ride via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Vancouver Harbour, Victoria Harbour, Victoria, Port Angeles, Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, and Sequim Transit Center in around 8h 13m.

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