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How to get fromNanaimo to Richmondby plane, subway, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly Nanaimo Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YCD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    7h 22m
    $79–358

  2. Fly Nanaimo to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ZNA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    4h 48m
    $52–217

  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 Oaklandtrain train
    31h 21m
    $438–850

  4. Fly Nanaimo to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ZNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    6h 50m
    $84–355

  5. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYJ - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    10h 48m
    $247–951

  6. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Oakland 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 Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YYJ - OAK
    11h 54m
    $321–1,244

Nanaimo to Richmond by bus, foot, ferry, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 838.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Richmond. However, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to Richmond. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Richmond via Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, Victoria, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Elliott Ave & Cedar St, 5th Ave S & S Weller St, Seattle, Oakland, and Lake Merritt in around 31h 21m.

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