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How to get fromSeattle to Lake Cowichanby plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus, or busferry

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

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  1. Fly, train, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Nanaimo Harbour to Lake Cowichantaxi taxi
    3h 22m

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Victoriabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Duncan - Train Stn, 120 Canada Ave, at War Memorialbus bus
    13h 13m
    $72–161

  3. 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 Duncan - Train Stn, 120 Canada Ave, at War Memorialbus bus 1405-S / ...
    7h 1m
    $218–339

  4. Ferry, bus via Village Green Mall

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. Take the bus from Legislature Terminal to Village Green Mallbus bus 66
    7h 27m
    $182–303

Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Lake Cowichan. However, you can fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Nanaimo Harbour, then take the taxi to Lake Cowichan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to South Shore & King George via Victoria, Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St., and Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn in around 7h 1m.

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