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How to get fromRichmond to Nanoose Bayby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Nanoose Bay by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbour, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Front St at Church St to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Plbus bus
    2h 8m
    $88–165

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Plbus bus
    2h 52m
    $76–187

  3. Fly Richmond(YVR) to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, line 20 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Richmond(YVR) to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Bay A at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Plbus bus
    2h 34m
    $86–138

  4. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Plbus bus
    3h 42m
    $91–644

Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Richmond, BC, Canada and Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Nanoose Bay. However, you can fly to Nanaimo Harbour, walk to Front St at Church St, take the line 1 bus to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 9 bus to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Pl. Alternatively, you can fly to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, walk to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the line 20 bus to Bay A at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 9 bus to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Pl.

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