Rome2Rio

How to get fromGolden to Nanaimoby bus, plane, ferry, or shuttle

Find Transport to Nanaimo

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Golden to Nanaimo by bus, plane, ferry, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Golden to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YLW - YCD
    8h 31m
    $161–495

  2. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golden to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YLW - ZNA
    8h 15m
    $143–322

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Golden to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 13m

  4. Bus, shuttle to Calgary International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the bus from Golden to Banffbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YYC - YCD
    7h 30m

  5. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the bus from Golden to Vancouver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    11h 30m
    $154–366

  6. Bus, shuttle to Calgary International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Golden to Banffbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YYC - YYJ
    4. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    10h 36m

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golden to Nanaimo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 704 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Golden to Nanaimo. However, you can take the bus to Kelowna Airport, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD), walk to Nanaimo Airport, then take the line 70 bus to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal via Kelowna Airport, Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2, Westbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, and Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal in around 14h 13m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.