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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Lake Cowichan by ferry, bus, busferry, plane, or tram

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  1. Ferry, bus via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt Airport (YWH)

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stnbus bus 66
    7h 15m
    $179–297

  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 Legislature Terminal to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stnbus bus 66
    13h 26m
    $38–135

  3. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus, line 7 bus

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane LKE - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to South Shore & King Georgebus bus
    5h 47m
    $170–560

  4. Ferry, bus

    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
    $179–297

  5. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to South Shore & King Georgebus bus
    8h 24m
    $288–1,118

  6. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Nanaimo, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane LKE - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus bus
    7h 50m
    $503–1,913

Seattle to Lake Cowichan by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 231.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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 take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Douglas & Fort, take the bus to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn, then take the line 7 bus to South Shore & King George. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to South Shore & King George via Vancouver, Vancouver, Victoria, Legislature Terminal, and Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn in around 13h 26m.

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