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How to get fromGibsons to Nanaimoby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gibsons to Nanaimo by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Sechelt-Gibsons Airport to Nanaimo

    best
    1. Fly from Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YHS - ZNA
    2h 8m
    $52–172

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Van - Sunshine Coast
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    4h 28m
    $30–207

  3. Line 90 bus to Sechelt, fly to Nanaimo Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Gibsons Way at Seaview Rd to Cowrie St at Trail Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Sechelt to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    1h 58m
    $95–158

  4. Line 90 bus, ferry to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the bus from Marine Dr at Jacks Lane to Langdale Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    3. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    4h 10m
    $72–264

  5. Ferry, line 257 bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    4h 27m
    $80–271

Gibsons to Nanaimo by bus and ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Gibsons, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Harbour Air Seaplanes flies from Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) to Nanaimo (ZNA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Dr at Jacks Lane to Departure Bay via Langdale Ferry Terminal, Langdale, and Horseshoe Bay in around 4h 28m.

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