What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Ontario?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Ontario is to fly and train which costs $90 - $360 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Ontario?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Ontario is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs $90 - $360.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Ontario?

The distance between Nanaimo and Ontario is 1149 miles.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Ontario without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Ontario without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 44h 50m and costs $900 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Ontario?

It takes approximately 10h to get from Nanaimo to Ontario, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ontario?

There are 249+ hotels available in Ontario.

Nanaimo to Ontario - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Ontario by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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Fly Nanaimo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane YCD - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
10h
$99–400
Fly Nanaimo to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ZNA - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
7h 12m
$90–354
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
2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry
3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
44h 50m
$925–1,480
Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
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
2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane YYJ - ONT
10h 21m
$284–1,134
Fly Nanaimo Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane YCD - SNA
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
14h 46m
$159–662
Fly Nanaimo to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ZNA - SNA
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
10h 41m
$142–565

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,142.5 mi
Duration: 10h

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Ontario. However, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Ontario Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Ontario Amtrak via Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St., Victoria, Seattle Clipper Terminal, 3rd Ave & Cedar St, S Jackson St & 5th Ave S, Seattle, and Los Angeles in around 44h 50m.

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