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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Prince Rupert by plane, car, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YCD - YXT
    2. Drive from Terrace-Airport-YXT to Prince Rupertcar car
    6h 44m
    $159–843

  2. Fly from Nanaimo, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane ZNA - YXT
    2. Drive from Terrace-Airport-YXT to Prince Rupertcar car
    5h 14m
    $138–697

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    3. Take the train from Jasper to Prince Ruperttrain train
    3d 4h

  4. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YVR - YXT
    3. Drive from Terrace-Airport-YXT to Prince Rupertcar car
    7h

  5. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly, drive

    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 Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YYJ - YXT
    3. Drive from Terrace-Airport-YXT to Prince Rupertcar car
    10h 24m
    $184–788

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 854.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Prince Rupert. However, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT), then drive to Prince Rupert. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Prince Rupert via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Vancouver, and Jasper in around 3d 4h.

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