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How to get fromWhistler to Nanaimo, BCby bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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

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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
    5h 12m

  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 48m
    $57–226

  3. 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 48m
    $116–242

  4. 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
    3h 51m
    $113–266

  5. 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
    4h 32m
    $94–275

  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 41m
    $128–736

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 187.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Nanaimo, BC. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, walk to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, then take the line 1 bus to Terminal Ave N at Terminal Park Mall. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Vancouver Harbour airport, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, walk to Front St at Church St, then take the line 1 bus to Terminal Ave N at Terminal Park Mall.

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