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How to get fromMinneapolis to Nanaimoby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane MSP - YCD
    9h 4m
    $236–1,306

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane MSP - ZNA
    9h 48m
    $143–653

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    45h 22m

  4. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane MSP - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    12h 23m
    $331–1,351

  5. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane MSP - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    12h 30m
    $274–1,054

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,382.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

WestJet, Delta, and Air Canada fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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