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How to get fromLos Angeles to Nanaimoby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles 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 12m
    $164–721

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane LAX - ZNA
    6h 50m
    $106–458

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    41h 48m

  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
    12h 54m
    $190–831

  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
    11h 33m
    $319–1,266

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,777.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, 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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