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How to get fromNanaimo to Vancouverby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    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 Vancouver Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $206–366

  2. Fly from Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ZNA - PDX
    3h 34m
    $35–191

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Vancouver Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    10h 43m

  4. Fly from Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YCD - PDX
    6h 38m
    $148–708

  5. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YYJ - PDX
    9h 33m
    $251–741

Nanaimo to Vancouver by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Vancouver, WA, USA?

Air Canada, WestJet, and Delta fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours.

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