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How to get fromSeaTac to Nanaimoby bus, train, train (Amtrak), ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from SeaTac to Nanaimo by bus, train, train (Amtrak), ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    6h 8m

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane SEA - ZNA
    2h 20m
    $40–290

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    7h 11m

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. 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 2407-L / ...
    8h 10m
    $224–354

  5. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SEA - YCD
    4h 15m
    $49–329

  6. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    2. 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
    5h 26m
    $316–728

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Nanaimo Harbour via Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Seattle, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, Air Canada, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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