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How to get fromNanaimo to Whistlerby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nanaimo to Whistler by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus Express NB
    3h 16m

  2. Ferry, bus via Bowen Island

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Whistler Village Centrebus bus Northbound / ...
    4h 30m
    $64–225

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    2h 13m
    $101–269

  4. Ferry, bus via Whistler Village Centre

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Whistler Village Centrebus bus Northbound / ...
    3h 34m

  5. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    2h 33m
    $108–263

  6. Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbour, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    2h 14m
    $123–215

  7. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    4h 6m
    $133–583

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Whistler. However, you can take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Burrard Skytrain Station, then take the bus to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa. Alternatively, you can fly to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH), walk to Burrard Skytrain Station, then take the bus to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa.

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