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How to get fromNanaimo to Oaklandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YCD - SFO
    6h 52m
    $73–336

  2. Fly from Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ZNA - SFO
    4h 27m
    $66–301

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St.bus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train
    30h 39m
    $375–795

  4. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    7h 12m

  5. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly

    1. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYJ - SFO
    10h 17m
    $195–648

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 826.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Oakland, CA, USA?

Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours.

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