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

Composite routes from Vancouver, Bc to Nanaimo, Bc

Cheapest
2 h 50 min
Car
81 km.
from $4
Other
2 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
61 km.
from $193.15
2 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
61 km.
from $88.53
2 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
61 km.
from $126.85

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.90–$763.36

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$699.74

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
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95

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
Train from Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 to Burrard
Ave. Duration:
5 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.54–$3.69
Bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.57

WHISTLER SNOWBUS

Phone:
+1.833.SNOWBUS (766.9287)
Email:
Website:
snowbus.com/
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$24.87–$36.09

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, BC to Nanaimo, BC?

The cheapest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Nanaimo, BC is to subway and fly which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Nanaimo, BC is to subway and fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $54.35 - $97.83 .

How far is it from Vancouver, BC to Nanaimo, BC?

The distance between Vancouver, BC and Nanaimo, BC is 81 km.

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

The best way to get from Vancouver, BC to Nanaimo, BC without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 12m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Vancouver, BC to Nanaimo, BC, including transfers.

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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