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How to get fromAuckland to Nanaimoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Nanaimo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane AKL - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    17h 37m

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane AKL - ZNA
    17h 42m
    $507–1,810

  3. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane AKL - YCD
    18h 48m
    $560–2,013

  4. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane AKL - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus
    22h 3m
    $535–1,758

  5. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane AKL - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    22h 5m
    $557–1,960

  6. Fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane AKL - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    21h 34m
    $752–2,555

  7. Fly to Campbell River Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane AKL - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    22h 40m
    $647–2,210

Auckland (AKL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration15h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$497Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,450.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 37m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, and WestJet fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) twice daily.

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