What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake is to fly and bus which costs $45 - $240 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake is to fly and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $240.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake?

The distance between Nanaimo and Shuswap Lake is 453 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shuswap Lake?

There are 30+ hotels available in Shuswap Lake.

Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake by plane, bus, or ferry

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Fly from Nanaimo Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YCD - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Salmon Arm, BCbus
5h 3m
$119–437
Fly from Nanaimo, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane ZNA - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Salmon Arm, BCbus
4h 54m
$49–240
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Salmon Arm, BCbus Vancouver / ...
9h 29m
Ferry, bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Salmon Arm, BCbus
12h 1m

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake.

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Distance: 452.8 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Shuswap Lake, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Shuswap Lake. However, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), walk to Kelowna Airport, then take the bus to Salmon Arm, BC. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Salmon Arm, BC via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1, and Vancouver, BC in around 9h 29m.

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