Rome2Rio

How to get fromNanaimo to Red Deerby plane, car, or bus

Find Transport to Red Deer

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Red Deer by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Calgary International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YCD - YYC
    2. Drive from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Red Deercar car
    4h 30m
    $147–738

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Edmonton International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane ZNA - YEG
    2. Drive from Edmonton-Airport-YEG to Red Deercar car
    4h 17m
    $102–491

  3. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Edmonton International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YCD - YEG
    2. Drive from Edmonton-Airport-YEG to Red Deercar car
    4h 45m
    $225–688

  4. Bus to Comox Valley Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger drop-off areabus bus
    2. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YQQ - YYC
    3. Drive from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Red Deercar car
    7h 6m
    $262–833

  5. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YYJ - YYC
    3. Drive from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Red Deercar car
    7h 40m
    $147–543

  6. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport, 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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YYJ - YEG
    3. Drive from Edmonton-Airport-YEG to Red Deercar car
    7h 50m
    $180–543

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Red Deer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 888.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Red Deer, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Red Deer. However, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), then drive to Red Deer. Alternatively, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), then drive to Red Deer.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.