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How to get fromSeattle to Shawnigan Lakeby ferry, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2. Take the bus from Legislature Terminal to Shawnigan Lk. Rd at Shawnigan/Mill Baybus bus 99
    5h 15m
    $180–301

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train 18
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Shawnigan Lk. Rd at Shawnigan/Mill Baybus bus 99
    8h

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train 18
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Shawnigan Lk. Rd at Shawnigan/Mill Baybus bus 99
    8h 24m

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    2. Take the taxi from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Shawnigan Laketaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    $444–934

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Shawnigan Lake. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Legislature Terminal, then take the bus to Shawnigan Lk. Rd at Shawnigan/Mill Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Shawnigan Lk. Rd at Shawnigan/Mill Bay via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver Harbour, Victoria Harbour, and Douglas & Fort in around 8h.

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