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

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Lake Cowichan by train, taxi, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    3. Take the taxi from Nanaimo Harbour to Lake Cowichantaxi taxi
    6h 34m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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
    $180–299

  3. Fly, bus, line 7 bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Village Green Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to South Shore & King Georgebus bus
    8h 14m
    $273–713

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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 train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, 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, Legislature Terminal, and Village Green Mall in around 7h 27m.

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