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2 h 55 min
86 km.
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Two ways to Travel from Vancouver to Nanaimo

Composite routes from Vancouver to Nanaimo

Cheapest
2 h 55 min
Car
86 km.
from $4
Other
2 h 55 min
Rideshare
86 km.
from $4.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Harbour Air Seaplanes

Website:
harbourair.com/
Plane from Coal Harbour Spb to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$190.84
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$139.95

Helijet International

Website:
helijet.com/
Plane from Coal Harbour Spb to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.18–$216.28

Bus operators

Vancouver Island Connector

Phone:
1 866 986 3466
Email:
Website:
viconnector.com/
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Port Place Shopping Mall to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$6.52–$13.04

BCTransit

Phone:
250-385-2551
Website:
bctransit.com/choose-transit-system/
Bus from Front St at Church St to Departure
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Port Place Shopping Mall to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Hourly

TransLink CA

Phone:
+1 604-953-3333
Website:
translink.ca
Bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St to Keith
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.20

Other operators

Hullo Ferries

Phone:
236-362-1045
Email:
Website:
hullo.com/
Other from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day

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:
$16.54–$114.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Nanaimo is to fly which costs $66.61 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 20 min and costs $66.61 .

Is there a direct ferry between Vancouver and Nanaimo?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Vancouver Ferry Terminal and arriving at Nanaimo Ferry Terminal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Vancouver to Nanaimo?

The distance between Vancouver and Nanaimo is 61 km.

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

The best way to get from Vancouver to Nanaimo without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 15m and costs .

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

The plane from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Nanaimo?

The quickest flight from Coal Harbour Spb Airport to Nanaimo Airport is the direct flight which takes 20 min.

Which airlines fly from Coal Harbour Spb Airport to Nanaimo Airport?

Harbour Air Seaplanes and Helijet International offer flights from Coal Harbour Spb Airport to Nanaimo Airport.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 82+ hotels available in Nanaimo. Prices start at $39.76 per night.
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