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How to get fromNanaimo to Thunder Bayby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YCD - YQT
    6h 38m
    $173–1,203

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Winnipegtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 17h

  3. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YVR - YQT
    8h 14m

  4. Fly from Nanaimo

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane ZNA - YQT
    6h 45m
    $260–900

  5. Bus to Comox Valley Airport, fly

    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 Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YQQ - YQT
    9h 19m
    $208–1,148

  6. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly

    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 Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YYJ - YQT
    9h 58m
    $208–1,048

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,529.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

WestJet flies from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 6 times a week.

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