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How to get fromLong Beach to Nanaimoby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Beach to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane LAX - YCD
    8h 50m
    $158–711

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nanaimo

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane LAX - ZNA
    7h 28m
    $100–448

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    43h 56m
    $822–1,652

  4. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SNA - YCD
    13h 35m
    $184–814

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane LAX - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    12h 11m
    $313–1,256

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane LAX - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    12h 55m
    $196–709

Long Beach to Nanaimo by tram, train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$822Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,792.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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