What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Nanaimo is to fly which costs $85 - $430 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Nanaimo?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $130 - $750.

How far is it from Sacramento to Nanaimo?

The distance between Sacramento and Nanaimo is 1199 km.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Nanaimo without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Nanaimo without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 27h 52m and costs $550 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Sacramento to Nanaimo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 102+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

Sacramento to Nanaimo - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly to Nanaimo Airport
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane SMF - YCD
7h 47m
$136–708
Fly to Nanaimo
cheapest
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane SMF - ZNA
8h 2m
$88–425
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain
2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry
3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
27h 52m
$590–1,092
Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane SMF - YYJ
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
10h 32m
$151–603

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

7Weekly Services

27h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,198.7 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 4 times a day.

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

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

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