There are 6 ways to get from Smithers to Nanaimo by plane, bus, or train
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Fly to Nanaimo Airport
best- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane YYD - YCD
5h 7m$110–573Fly to Nanaimo
cheapest- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YYD - ZNA
4h 7m$92–480Bus, train
- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
18h 17mTrain
- Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
2d 18hFly to Vancouver International Airport, train
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane YYD - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain
3h 28mFly to Victoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YYD - YYJ
- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
8h 21m$135–498
Smithers Airport (YYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Nanaimo is to fly which costs $90 - $480 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct train from Smithers to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Smithers and arriving at Nanaimo Harbour via Jasper and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
The distance between Smithers and Nanaimo is 701 km.
The best way to get from Smithers to Nanaimo without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Smithers to Nanaimo, including transfers.
Smithers to Nanaimo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Smithers station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 18h.
Smithers to Nanaimo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
There are 101+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithers to Nanaimo Harbour via Jasper, Vancouver, and Vancouver Harbour in around 2d 18h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Nanaimo Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Smithers Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Smithers Airport to Victoria International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Phone
- +1 778 800 0225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Harbour Air
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
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