What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Poulsbo?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Poulsbo is to bus and ferry via Duncan which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Poulsbo?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Poulsbo is to fly and train and drive which takes 7h 14m and costs $100 - $210.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Poulsbo?

The distance between Nanaimo and Poulsbo is 159 miles.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Poulsbo without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Poulsbo without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 52m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Poulsbo?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Nanaimo to Poulsbo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Poulsbo?

There are 132+ hotels available in Poulsbo.

Nanaimo to Poulsbo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Poulsbo by bus, ferry, train, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry
3. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to N. Viking Transit Centerbus 123
7h 52m
$60–79
Bus, ferry via Duncan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Village Green Mallbus 70
2. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Legislature Terminalbus 66
3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry
4. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to N. Viking Transit Centerbus 123
8h 54m
$32–51
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain 18
3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry
4. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to N. Viking Transit Centerbus 123
8h 22m
Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbour, train, drive
1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Edmondstrain
3. Drive from Edmonds to Poulsbocar
7h 14m
$107–206
Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane ZNA - CXH
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry
4. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to N. Viking Transit Centerbus
7h 22m
Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus
2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YYJ - SEA
3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry
8h 34m
$216–568

Nanaimo to Poulsbo by bus, foot, and ferry

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7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Poulsbo. 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 bus to N. Viking Transit Center, then take the line 344 bus to Lincoln at 10th Ave. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Lincoln at 10th Ave via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Vancouver Harbour, Victoria Harbour, Victoria, Port Angeles, Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, and North Viking TC in around 8h 22m.

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