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How to get fromKelowna to Parksvilleby bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kelowna to Parksville by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus Ebus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    8h 25m

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YLW - ZNA
    5h 45m
    $112–353

  3. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YLW - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus bus
    5h 13m
    $342–443

  4. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YLW - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Front St at Church St to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus bus
    5h 19m

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

WestJet, Harbour Air Seaplanes, and two other airlines fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo (ZNA) every 4 hours.

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