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

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

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  1. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YCD - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    9h 35m
    $99–438

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ZNA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    7h 17m
    $70–284

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    44h 39m
    $535–1,118

  4. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane YYJ - ONT
    10h 52m
    $295–1,135

  5. Fly Nanaimo Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YCD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    14h 46m
    $152–694

Nanaimo to Ontario by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration44h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$535Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,142.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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 to Ontario Amtrak via Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, Victoria, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Elliott Ave & Cedar St, S Jackson St & 5th Ave S, Seattle, and Los Angeles in around 44h 39m.

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