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How to get fromNanaimo to Skidegateby ferry, plane, car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Masset Airport (ZMT)plane plane YVR - ZMT
    3. Drive from Masset Airport (ZMT) to Skidegatecar car
    6h 59m

  2. Fly from Nanaimo, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Masset Airport (ZMT)plane plane ZNA - ZMT
    2. Drive from Masset Airport (ZMT) to Skidegatecar car
    5h 5m
    $547–1,270

  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
    4. Take the ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegateferry ferry
    3d 13h

  4. 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 Masset Airport (ZMT)plane plane YYJ - ZMT
    3. Drive from Masset Airport (ZMT) to Skidegatecar car
    9h 58m
    $559–1,283

  5. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Masset Airport (ZMT)plane plane YCD - ZMT
    2. Drive from Masset Airport (ZMT) to Skidegatecar car
    8h 28m
    $574–1,438

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Masset Airport (ZMT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Skidegate, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Skidegate. However, you can take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Waterfront Station @ Platform 4, take the subway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Masset Airport (ZMT), then drive to Skidegate. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Skidegate via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Vancouver, Jasper, Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert, and Skidegate in around 3d 13h.

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