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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Nanaimo by train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    5h 37m

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SEA - YCD
    6h 24m
    $52–337

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    6h 6m

  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 / ...
    7h 33m
    $219–349

  5. Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    5h 36m
    $183–382

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    5h 55m
    $191–389

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    7h 25m
    $219–702

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    6h 59m
    $312–752

Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

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Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Seattle to Nanaimo Harbour via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, Air Canada, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 5 times a day.

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