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How to get fromSydney to Nanaimoby plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Nanaimo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SYD - YCD
    19h 35m
    $771–2,625

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane SYD - ZNA
    17h 53m
    $508–1,722

  3. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SYD - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    23h 52m
    $666–2,170

  4. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane SYD - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    22h 50m
    $719–2,373

  5. Fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane SYD - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    22h 30m
    $913–2,867

  6. Fly to Campbell River Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane SYD - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ocean Grove Store to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    21h 48m
    $790–2,499

  7. Fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane plane SYD - YAZ
    2. Take the bus from Tofino, BC - Tourism Visitor Centre to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    26h 42m
    $954–3,014

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration19h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$791Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,475.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 35m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Qantas, and United Airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 5 times a day.

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