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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Squamish Adventure Center to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus Southbound
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    2h 30m

  2. Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Squamish Adventure Center to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    2h 30m
    $92–253

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Squamish Adventure Center to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus Southbound
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    3h 32m

  4. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the bus from Squamish Adventure Center to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2h 54m
    $100–260

  5. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the bus from Squamish Adventure Center to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    4h 25m
    $128–633

Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Squamish, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Squamish to Nanaimo. However, you can take the bus to Burrard Skytrain Station, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Nanaimo Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Squamish Adventure Center to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal via Burrard Skytrain Station and Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal in around 3h 32m.

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