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

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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
    $31–43

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, 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

  4. Fly Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, train, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centreplane plane
    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 fly to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH), walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Victoria Harbour, 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.

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