There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to CFB Esquimalt by ferry, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or plane
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry Seattle
3h 50m$180–301Train
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain 18
6h 35mBus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus Seattle Airport
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain 18
6h 59mFly, line 15 bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane SEA - YYJ
- Take the bus from Yates St at Douglas St to HMC Dockyard Terminalbus
4h 47m$260–710
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to CFB Esquimalt is to ferry which costs $180 - $310 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to CFB Esquimalt is to ferry which takes 3h 50m and costs $180 - $310.
No, there is no direct ferry from Seattle to CFB Esquimalt. However, there are services departing from Seattle Clipper Terminal and arriving at Victoria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to CFB Esquimalt. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Victoria Harbour via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Seattle and CFB Esquimalt is 144 km.
The best way to get from Seattle to CFB Esquimalt without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 50m and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Seattle to CFB Esquimalt, including transfers.
Seattle to CFB Esquimalt train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle to CFB Esquimalt train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
There are 320+ hotels available in CFB Esquimalt.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and CFB Esquimalt, BC, Canada?
FRS Clipper operates a ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoria once daily. Tickets cost $170–300 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to CFB Esquimalt via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver Harbour, Victoria Harbour, Yates St at Douglas St, and HMC Dockyard Terminal in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–700
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 800-888-2535
- Website
- clippervacations.com
Ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–300
- Schedules at
- clippervacations.com
- Adult
- $170–300
- Child
- $110–150
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