How far is it from Roche Harbor to Nanaimo?

The distance between Roche Harbor and Nanaimo is 280 km.

How long does it take to get from Roche Harbor to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Roche Harbor to Nanaimo, including transfers.

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Roche Harbor to Nanaimo - one way to travel via train, and ferry

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There is 1 way to get from Roche Harbor to Nanaimo by ferry or train

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1. Take the ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortesferry
2. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
7h 20m

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Distance: 279.8 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Roche Harbor to Nanaimo. However, you can drive to Friday Harbor, take the ferry to Anacortes, drive to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, 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.

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