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How to Travel from

Tacoma to Nanaimo

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$706.52

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$760.87

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$706.52

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Website:
pacificcoastal.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$92.39

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$119.57
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$92.39

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$59.78

Vancouver Island Connector

Phone:
1 866 986 3466
Website:
viconnector.com/
Bus from Victoria, BC - Bus Depot to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$15.22–$31.52
Bus from Victoria, BC - Douglas at Finlayson to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$15.22–$30.43

Sound Transit

Phone:
+1 888-889-6368
Website:
soundtransit.org
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.20
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.20
Bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.20

Other operators

Black Ball Ferry Line

Phone:
+1 888-993-3779
Website:
cohoferry.com
Other from Port Angeles to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$20.64–$71.74

FRS Clipper

Phone:
+1 800-888-2535
Website:
clippervacations.com
Other from Seattle to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52

BC Ferries

Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$97.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Nanaimo is to bus and fly which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Nanaimo?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Nanaimo is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 20m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 .

How far is it from Tacoma to Nanaimo?

The distance between Tacoma and Nanaimo is 316 km.

How do I travel from Tacoma to Nanaimo without a car?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Nanaimo without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 28m and costs $130.43 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Tacoma to Nanaimo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 82+ hotels available in Nanaimo. Prices start at $40.42 per night.
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