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How to get fromToronto to Nanoose Bayby plane, train, busferry, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Toronto to Nanoose Bay by plane, train, busferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YYZ - YCD
    11h 26m
    $262–1,175

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YYZ - ZNA
    10h 16m
    $195–770

  3. Train, bus and ferry, drive via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry bus ferry
    6. Drive from Swartz Bay to Nanoose Baycar car
    2d 18h
    $2,013–3,499

  4. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YYZ - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    10h 2m

  5. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YYZ - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus
    13h 25m
    $308–895

  6. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YYZ - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    13h 17m
    $392–1,094

  7. Fly to Campbell River Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YYZ - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    14h 58m
    $713–1,230

  8. Bus, train, bus and ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    5. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry bus ferry
    6. Drive from Swartz Bay to Nanoose Baycar car
    2d 22h
    $1,788–2,871

  9. Train, bus and ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry bus ferry
    3. Drive from Swartz Bay to Nanoose Baycar car
    4d 6h
    $1,060–2,165

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,464.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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