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How to get fromWhistler to Nanaimoby bus, ferry, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Whistler to Nanaimo by bus, ferry, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus Standard / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    4h 33m

  2. Bus, ferry via Bowen Island

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus Standard / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    5h 29m
    $58–226

  3. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2h 50m
    $107–260

  4. Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    3h 30m
    $88–269

  5. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    3h 31m
    $114–239

  6. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    4h 22m
    $130–733

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whistler to Nanaimo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Nanaimo. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, then fly to Nanaimo (ZNA).

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