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Five ways to Travel from Seattle to Nanaimo

Composite routes from Seattle to Nanaimo

Cheapest
5 h 29 min
Car
310 km.
from $17
Other
5 h 29 min
Rideshare
310 km.
from $11.79
6 h 6 min
Ferry, Bus
210 km.
from $255.50
5 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
210 km.
from $107.28
6 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
210 km.
from $319.82

Transport providers

Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$892.98

Harbour Air Seaplanes

Website:
harbourair.com/
Plane from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$548.54–$701.63

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Seattle to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$127.57

Quick Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800.665.2122
Email:
Website:
quickcoach.com
Bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Canada
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.82–$52.30

Vancouver Island Connector

Phone:
1 866 986 3466
Email:
Website:
viconnector.com/
Bus from Victoria, BC - Bus Depot to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$17.86–$36.99
Bus from Victoria, BC - Douglas at Finlayson to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$17.86–$35.72

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:
$24.23–$84.20

FRS Clipper

Phone:
+1 800-888-2535
Website:
clippervacations.com
Other from Seattle to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.33–$242.38

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:
$16.58–$114.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Nanaimo is to bus and fly which costs $103.26 - $114.13 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Nanaimo is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 42m and costs $48.91 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct flight between Seattle and Nanaimo?

There are no direct flights between Seattle and Nanaimo. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 10m and costs $467.39 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Seattle to Nanaimo?

The distance between Seattle and Nanaimo is 255 km.

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

The best way to get from Seattle to Nanaimo without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $130.43 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Seattle 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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