Seattle to Victoria: drive or clipper?

Seattle to Victoria: drive or clipper?
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Good question. I've never taken the clipper, but I'd say driving to Port Angeles and taking the ferry across, you get the best of both worlds. It gives you more opportunity to explore along the way as well. What's the downside? It takes longer, I guess?
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