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How to get fromNanaimo to Nootka Soundby bus, unknown, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Nootka Sound by bus, unknown, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsabus bus 1606-S / ...
    2. Walk from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Nootka Soundunknown unknown
    4h 29m

  2. Ferry, train, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train 71
    3. Walk from Tofino Harbour to Nootka Soundunknown unknown
    4h 49m

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train, travel

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train
    3. Walk from Tofino Harbour to Nootka Soundunknown unknown
    3h 49m

  4. Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbour, train, travel

    1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train
    3. Walk from Tofino Harbour to Nootka Soundunknown unknown
    3h 49m

  5. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Tofino Harbourtrain train
    3. Walk from Tofino Harbour to Nootka Soundunknown unknown
    4h 19m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Nootka Sound, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Nootka Sound. However, you can take the bus to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa then travel to Nootka Sound. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Nootka Sound via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Vancouver Harbour, and Tofino Harbour in around 4h 49m.

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