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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Tacoma is to bus and ferry which costs $150 - $250 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Tacoma is to fly and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $360 - $1,400.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Tacoma?

The distance between Nanaimo and Tacoma is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Tacoma without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 27m and costs $150 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Nanaimo to Tacoma, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tacoma?

There are 439+ hotels available in Tacoma.

Nanaimo to Tacoma - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane ZNA - LKE
2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus
4h 6m
$362–1,329
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594 / ...
7h 27m
$158–248
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades
8h 29m

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

25Weekly Planes

2h 48mAverage Duration

$186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.8 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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 S & S Main St, walk to 2nd Ave & Yesler Way, then take the bus to Commerce St Station - Zone G. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Commerce St Station - Zone G 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 27m.

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