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How to get fromMinneapolis to Nanaimoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Nanaimo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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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
    $236–1,106

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane MSP - ZNA
    9h 48m
    $193–903

  3. Train

    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 train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    43h 58m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    5. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    2d 9h

  5. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane MSP - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    7h 44m

  6. 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 55m
    $331–1,351

  7. 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 to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    12h 10m
    $263–1,003

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Nanaimo Harbour via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 43h 58m.

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