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How to get fromRichmond to Ladysmithby plane, subway, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Ladysmith by plane, subway, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    1h 42m
    $89–643

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YVR - YYJ
    2. Drive from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Ladysmithcar car
    1h 53m
    $71–209

  3. Subway, ferry, line 70 bus

    1. Take the subway from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Platform 1 to Waterfront Station @ Platform 5subway subway
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to 1st Ave at Hwy 1bus bus 70
    4h 52m

  4. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo, line 70 bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to 1st Ave at Hwy 1bus bus
    2h 33m
    $73–185

  5. Fly Richmond(YVR) to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, line 70 bus

    1. Fly from Richmond(YVR) to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to 1st Ave at Hwy 1bus bus
    2h 37m
    $89–141

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 61.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Richmond, BC, Canada and Ladysmith, BC, Canada?

WestJet and Air Canada fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 5 times a day.

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