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How to get fromSeattle to Cowichan Bayby ferry, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Cowichan Bay by ferry, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. Take the bus from Legislature Terminal to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    5h 35m
    $189–313

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train 18
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Pandora to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    8h 22m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train 18
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    8h 44m

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    2. Take the taxi from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi
    3h 31m
    $414–894

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$588Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Cowichan Bay. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Legislature Terminal, take the bus to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaround, then take the taxi to Cowichan Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Cowichan Bay via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver Harbour, Victoria Harbour, Douglas & Pandora, and Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaround in around 8h 22m.

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