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How to get fromAustin to Nanaimoby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane AUS - YCD
    11h 2m
    $325–1,405

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane AUS - ZNA
    10h
    $202–852

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3d 7h
    $1,512–3,013

  4. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane AUS - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    13h 30m
    $300–1,150

  5. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane AUS - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    14h 5m
    $333–1,253

Austin to Nanaimo by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,512Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,069.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 4 times a day.

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