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How to get fromKamloops to Parksvilleby bus, train, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Kamloops to Parksville by bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus Ebus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    7h 36m

  2. Fly Kamloops Airport to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YKA - ZNA
    5h 6m
    $118–545

  3. Fly Kamloops Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YKA - YCD
    5h 47m
    $418–855

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus Ebus
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry ferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
    11h 31m

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

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YLW - YCD
    7h 27m
    $366–467

  6. Fly Kamloops Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YKA - 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
    7h 27m
    $352–779

Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kamloops to Parksville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 462.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Kamloops, BC, Canada and Parksville, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and Air North fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 5 times a day.

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