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Nelson to Nanaimo

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Nelson, Canada → Nanaimo, Canada

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Six ways to Travel from Nelson to Nanaimo

Composite routes from Nelson to Nanaimo

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$763.36
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$610.68
Plane from Trail Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$636.13

Harbour Air Seaplanes

Website:
harbourair.com/
Plane from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$496.18
Plane from Trail Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$419.85

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Website:
pacificcoastal.com/
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$432.57
Plane from Trail Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$585.24–$1,272.26

Bus operators

EBus Canada

Phone:
1-877-769-3287
Website:
myebus.ca/
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$69.97

BC Connector - Wilson's Group

Phone:
1.833.276.5841
Website:
bcconnector.com/
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$76.34

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to New
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$152.67

Silver City Stagelines LTD

Phone:
(778) 760-1891
Website:
fritztravels.com/
Bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$82.70
Bus from Nelson, BC to Trail,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$53.43

Other operators

Hullo Ferries

Phone:
236-362-1045
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 Nelson to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Nanaimo is to drive and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $239.13 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Nelson to Nanaimo?

The distance between Nelson and Nanaimo is 517 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Nanaimo without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Nelson 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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