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How to get fromReno to Nanaimoby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Reno to Nanaimo by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane RNO - YCD
    7h 37m
    $140–653

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane RNO - ZNA
    6h 29m
    $80–400

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    32h 12m
    $577–1,129

  4. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane RNO - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    9h 50m
    $153–544

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$577Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,124.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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