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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
    11h 18m
    $193–1,303

  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 19m

  4. Fly from Nanaimo

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane ZNA - YQT
    8h
    $240–900

  5. 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
    $278–998

  6. 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

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,529.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 18m

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

WestJet and Air Canada fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) once daily.

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