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How to get fromPort Angeles to Nanaimoby ferry, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry ferry Coho
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus Victoria
    4h 45m
    $80

  2. Ferry, bus via Duncan

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Legislature Terminal to Village Green Mallbus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus 70
    6h 16m
    $41

  3. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    3h 50m

Port Angeles to Nanaimo by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Angeles to Nanaimo. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, then take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Victoria Harbour airport, fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Nanaimo Harbour.

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