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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Vancouver to Nanaimo, Bc

Cheapest
2 h 52 min
Car
84 km.
from $4

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

Helijet International

Website:
helijet.com/
Plane from Coal Harbour Spb to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$8.91–$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:
$7.63–$15.27

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:
$2.57

Other operators

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, BC?

The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Nanaimo, BC is to line 257 bus and car ferry which costs $16.30 - $103.26 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Nanaimo, BC is to fly which takes 26 min and costs $54.35 - $92.39 .

How far is it from Vancouver to Nanaimo, BC?

The distance between Vancouver and Nanaimo, BC is 62 km.

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

The best way to get from Vancouver to Nanaimo, BC without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 10m and costs $51.09 - $152.17 .

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

The plane from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bay takes 20 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo, BC?

There are 81+ hotels available in Nanaimo, BC. Prices start at $40.42 per night.
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