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How to get fromNew York to Nanaimoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Nanaimo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane EWR - YCD
    12h 11m
    $334–1,342

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane JFK - ZNA
    12h 22m
    $241–976

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    4d 16h

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane EWR - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    10h 9m

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane JFK - YCD
    13h 52m
    $294–1,229

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Nanaimo

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane EWR - ZNA
    12h 11m
    $281–1,139

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane EWR - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus
    14h 40m
    $309–1,087

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane EWR - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    17h 7m
    $341–1,189

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

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Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,987.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from New York Penn Station to Nanaimo Harbour via Toronto Union Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 4d 16h.

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