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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane plane ZNA - LKE
    2. Take the bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus
    3h 45m
    $273–378

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 the bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    7h 22m
    $158–248

  3. 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
    8h 19m

Nanaimo to Tacoma by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Tacoma. However, you can fly to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE), walk to Fairview Ave E & E Nelson Pl, take the line 70 bus to 3rd Ave & Pine St, walk to Stewart St & 3rd Ave, then take the bus to Commerce St Station - Zone G. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, Victoria, Seattle Clipper Terminal, 3rd Ave & Cedar St, 3rd Ave & Pike St, and Stewart St & 3rd Ave in around 7h 22m.

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