How to Travel from
Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver
by Route or Car
Schedule
Nanaimo Airport, Canada → Vancouver, Canada
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver
Composite routes from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver
Cheapest
3 h 3 min
Car
99 km.
from $5
Other
1 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
60 km.
from $78.57
1 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
60 km.
from $81.91
2 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
60 km.
from $86.93
2 h 50 min
Bus, Ferry
60 km.
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Route Navigator Nanaimo Airport - Vancouver
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Spitfire Way
Spitfire Way, 144 м
144 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Spitfire Way
Spitfire Way, 89 м
89 м
Keep right
8 km 159 м
8 km 159 м
Keep left onto 1 and take 1 North toward Nanaimo City Centre, BC Ferries, Departure Bay
Nanaimo City Centre, BC Ferries, Departure Bay, 1 North, 473 м
473 м
Keep left onto 1 and take 1 North toward Nanaimo City Center, BC Ferries, Departure Bay
Nanaimo City Center, BC Ferries, Departure Bay, 1 North, 6 km 892 м
6 km 892 м
Keep right
110 м
110 м
Turn slight right onto Stewart Avenue
Stewart Avenue, 2 km 996 м
2 km 996 м
Keep right
251 м
251 м
Keep right onto 18-36
18-36, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto 18-36
18-36, 8 м
8 м
Continue onto 18-36
18-36, 9 м
9 м
Continue onto 18-36
18-36, 6 м
6 м
Keep left
209 м
209 м
Turn slight left onto Berth 2
Berth 2, 79 м
79 м
Attention, take ferry (Berth 2 approach)
Berth 2 approach, 56 km 439 м
56 km 439 м
Keep left onto Berth 2 approach
Berth 2 approach, 448 м
448 м
Continue onto Berth 2 approach
Berth 2 approach, 27 м
27 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Berth 2
Berth 2, 13 km 742 м
13 km 742 м
Keep right and take 99 South toward Taylor Way, Vancouver
Taylor Way, Vancouver, 99 South, 362 м
362 м
Keep right and take 99 South toward Vancouver
Vancouver, 99 South, 1 km 184 м
1 km 184 м
Turn left onto Marine Drive
Marine Drive, 350 м
350 м
Keep right onto 99, 1A and take 99 South toward Vancouver
Vancouver, 99 South, 4 km 429 м
4 km 429 м
Turn right onto Denman Street
Denman Street, 65 м
65 м
Turn left onto Alberni Street
Alberni Street, 1 km 85 м
1 km 85 м
Turn right onto Thurlow Street
Thurlow Street, 220 м
220 м
Turn left onto Haro Street
Haro Street, 219 м
219 м
Turn right onto Burrard Street
Burrard Street, 163 м
163 м
Turn left onto Nelson Street
Nelson Street, 2 km 233 м
2 km 233 м
Turn slight left onto Cambie Street
Cambie Street, 18 м
18 м
Turn slight right onto Cambie Street
Cambie Street, 2 km 549 м
2 km 549 м
Turn right onto West 24th Avenue
West 24th Avenue, 222 м
222 м
Turn left onto Ash Street
Ash Street, 52 м
52 м
Turn right
63 м
63 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Air Canada
Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$508.90
WestJet
Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$699.74
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Website:
harbourair.com/
Plane from Nanaimo to Coal
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$229.01
Helijet International
Website:
helijet.com/
Plane from Nanaimo to Coal
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$229.01
Bus operators
Vancouver Island Connector
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Cassidy Airport to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$8.91–$17.81
BCTransit
Phone:
250-385-2551
Website:
bctransit.com/choose-transit-system/
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Cassidy Airport to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Nanaimo Airport to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
TransLink CA
Phone:
+1 604-953-3333
Website:
translink.ca
Bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Eastbound
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.57
Other operators
Hullo Ferries
Other from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
BC Ferries
Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe
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 Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver?
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver is to car ferry which costs $18.48 - $108.70 and takes 2h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver?
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver is to fly which takes 1h 3m and costs $59.78 - $250 .
Is there a direct flight between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Vancouver?
Yes, there are direct flights between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Vancouver; these take 35 min and cost $54.35 - $250 .
How far is it from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver?
The distance between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Vancouver is 67 km.
How do I travel from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver without a car?
The best way to get from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver without a car is to line 78 bus and ferry which takes 2h 50m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver?
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver, including transfers.
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