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How to get fromSeattle to Nanaimo, BCby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Nanaimo, BC by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus Victoria
    6h 30m
    $217–336

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    8h
    $56–208

  3. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Nanaimo

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane LKE - ZNA
    4h 48m
    $280–390

  4. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    6h 17m
    $141–228

  5. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane LKE - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    5h 12m
    $249–509

Seattle to Nanaimo, BC by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 253.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Harbour Air Seaplanes flies from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Nanaimo (ZNA) twice daily.

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