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How to get fromPoulsbo to Nanaimoby car, train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Poulsbo to Nanaimo by car, train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Poulsbo to Edmondscar car
    2. Take the train from Edmonds to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    7h 8m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from N. Viking Transit Center to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus bus 123
    2. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    8h 18m
    $85–111

  3. Ferry, train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    8h 21m
    $127–385

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Poulsbo, WA - Walmart 21200 Olhava Way to SeaTac Airport, WAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    10h 13m

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Canada Placebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 33m

  6. Ferry, train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    8h 40m
    $135–382

  7. Ferry to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus
    8h 48m
    $317–801

Poulsbo to Nanaimo by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Poulsbo to Nanaimo. However, you can drive to Edmonds, take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Nanaimo Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Dr at 10th Ave to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry via N. Viking Transit Center, Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, Port Angeles, Victoria, and Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. in around 8h 18m.

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