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How to Travel from

Ottawa to Nanaimo

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Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$407.12–$1,399.49
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$1,081.42

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
8h 31m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$890.58

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$763.36

Harbour Air Seaplanes

Website:
harbourair.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$954.19

Bus operators

Vancouver Island Connector

Phone:
1 866 986 3466
Website:
viconnector.com/
Bus from Victoria, BC - Douglas at Finlayson to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$17.81–$35.62

Train operators

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4d 1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$292.62–$496.18

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 Ottawa to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Nanaimo is to fly which costs $141.30 - $434.78 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $141.30 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

The distance between Ottawa and Nanaimo is 3636 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Nanaimo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4 days 9h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Ottawa to Nanaimo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Nanaimo?

Nanaimo is 3h behind Ottawa. It is currently 17:41 in Ottawa and 14:41 in Nanaimo.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 82+ hotels available in Nanaimo. Prices start at $40.42 per night.
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