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How to get fromSan Diego to Nanaimoby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SAN - YCD
    6h 32m
    $162–707

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane SAN - ZNA
    4h 55m
    $100–450

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    45h 44m

  4. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SAN - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    9h 4m
    $493–1,489

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,912.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 4 times a day.

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