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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SFO - YCD
    8h 9m
    $117–570

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane SFO - ZNA
    6h 15m
    $79–357

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    31h 49m
    $634–1,196

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SFO - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    11h 1m
    $362–1,265

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane OAK - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    11h 16m
    $151–549

San Francisco to Nanaimo by subway, foot, train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,314.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

Air Canada, WestJet, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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