What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island is to bus and ferry which costs $65 - $95 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 6h 23m and costs $180 - $420.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island?

The distance between Nanaimo and Whidbey Island is 156 miles.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Whidbey Island?

There are 237+ hotels available in Whidbey Island.

Nanaimo to Whidbey Island - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 43m
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 Port Angelesferry
3. Take the bus from Sequim Transit Center to Haines Place Park & Ridebus 8
4. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry
8h 54m
$66–90
Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 30m
$87–179
Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane ZNA - CXH
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 40m
$71–203
Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane ZNA - YVR
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 58m
$80–203
Bus to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, fly to Seattle Lake Union SPB, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus
2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane YWH - LKE
3. Take the ferry from Mukilteo to Clintonferry
6h 23m
$186–416
Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane
2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus
7h 40m
$73–143
Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane YCD - YVR
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 32m
$93–546

Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island.

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Distance: 155 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Whidbey Island. However, you can take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Burrard Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, walk to Vancouver, take the train to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, walk to Skagit Station Gate 5, take the bus to March's Point, then take the bus to Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Coupeville via Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, Victoria, Port Angeles, Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, Sequim Transit Center, Haines Place Park & Ride, Water St & Fillmore St, and Port Townsend in around 8h 54m.

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