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How to get fromWinnipeg to Nanaimoby plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Nanaimo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YWG - YCD
    7h 39m
    $156–756

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YWG - ZNA
    6h 33m
    $132–702

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regina to Calgary Flix busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    36h 11m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Vancouvertrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    2d 14h

  5. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YWG - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    6h 21m

  6. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YWG - 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
    9h 6m
    $210–1,000

  7. Fly to Campbell River Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YWG - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    10h 17m
    $252–902

Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,939 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Nanaimo Harbour via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 2d 14h.

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