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10 h 56 min
725 km.
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Nelson, Canada → Nanaimo, Canada

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Nanaimo

Composite routes from Nelson to Nanaimo

Cheapest
10 h 56 min
Car
725 km.
from $39
Other
12 h 44 min
Bus, Ferry
482 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
482 km.
from $356.64
5 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
482 km.
from $492.86
7 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
482 km.
from $340.68
14 h 19 min
482 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Air Canada
Website
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Website
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Website
Air Canada
Website
2h 35m
Every day
$267.17–$763.36
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Website
4h 45m
Every day
$178.12–$496.18
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Website
1h 11m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$203.56–$432.57
Bus operators
Found: 4
EBus Canada
Website
BC Connector - Wilson's Group
Website
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Website
Silver City Stagelines LTD
Website
EBus Canada
Website
5h 15m
Twice daily
$54.71–$69.97
1-877-769-3287
1-877-769-3287
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BC Connector - Wilson's Group
Website
5h 15m
Twice daily
$62.34–$76.34
1.833.276.5841
1.833.276.5841
Call
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Website
9h 50m
Twice a week
$114.50–$152.67
+1 778 382 7729
+1 778 382 7729
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Silver City Stagelines LTD
Website
5h 10m
Once daily
$36.09–$82.70
(778) 760-1891
(778) 760-1891
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 2
Hullo Ferries
Website
BC Ferries
Website
Hullo Ferries
Website
1h 15m
5 times a day
236-362-1045
236-362-1045
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BC Ferries
Website
1h 40m
Every 4 hours
$16.54–$114.50
1-888-223-3779
1-888-223-3779
Call

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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