There are 7 ways to get from Nanaimo to Minnesota by ferry, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YVR - MSP
7h 57mFly Nanaimo to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Rochester (RST)plane ZNA - RST
10h 31m$118–566Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
44h 10mFly Nanaimo Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YCD - MSP
7h 51m$154–704Fly Nanaimo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ZNA - MSP
5h 38m$141–635Bus to Comox Valley Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger drop-off areabus
- Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YQQ - MSP
10h 47m$176–736Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus
- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YYJ - MSP
11h 41m$166–636
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Minnesota is to fly which costs $110 - $600 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Minnesota is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $140 - $650.
The distance between Nanaimo and Minnesota is 1496 miles.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Minnesota without a car is to ferry and train which takes 44h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Nanaimo to Minnesota, including transfers.
Minnesota is 2h ahead of Nanaimo. It is currently 3:56 AM in Nanaimo and 5:56 AM in Minnesota.
There are 580+ hotels available in Minnesota.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Minnesota, USA?
WestJet, Delta, and Air Canada fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Saskatoon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Nanaimo Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,500
Flights from Nanaimo Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Nanaimo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Nanaimo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Vancouver International Airport, Saskatoon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Nanaimo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Vancouver International Airport, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Nanaimo to Rochester via Vancouver International Airport, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Nanaimo to Rochester via Vancouver International Airport, Calgary, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Comox Valley Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,400
Flights from Comox Valley Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–1,300
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger drop-off area
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $32
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $32
- Phone
- 236-362-1045
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
Ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
Ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
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