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 $65 - $290 and takes 7h 17m.

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 17m and costs $65 - $290.

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 ferry and train which takes 45h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Nanaimo to Ontario, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ontario?

There are 239+ hotels available in Ontario.

Nanaimo to Ontario - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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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
9h 34m
$98–437
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 17m
$70–286
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
45h 14m
Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane YYJ - ONT
10h 52m
$295–1,135
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 45m
$151–693

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

49Weekly Planes

5h 52mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,142.5 mi
Duration: 9h 34m

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 ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Ontario Amtrak via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Seattle, and Los Angeles in around 45h 14m.

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