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How to get fromSeattle to Nanoose Bayby ferry, car, train (Amtrak), bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Nanoose Bay by ferry, car, train (Amtrak), bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. Drive from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A to Nanoose Baycar car
    6h 50m
    $208–348

  2. Bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond(YVR) to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane plane
    7h 51m
    $159–220

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    7h 24m

  4. Ferry, drive via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt Airport (YWH)

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. Drive from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A to Nanoose Baycar car
    6h 50m
    $208–348

Richmond(YVR) to Nanaimo, Departure Bay flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Seattle to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Pl via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver Harbour, Nanaimo Harbour, Front St at Church St, and Bay B at Woodgrove Exch in around 7h 24m.

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