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How to get fromWashington to Nanaimoby subway, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Nanaimo by subway, plane, or bus

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  1. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane IAD - YCD
    12h 39m
    $296–1,207

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane IAD - ZNA
    11h 53m
    $173–754

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane DCA - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    13h 20m
    $433–1,569

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane IAD - YYJ
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    15h
    $271–952

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane IAD - YQQ
    3. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    19h 39m
    $314–1,155

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,869.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Nanaimo. However, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD), walk to Nanaimo Airport, then take the line 70 bus to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch. Alternatively, you can fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), walk to Victoria International Airport, take the bus to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, walk to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, then take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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