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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, car, 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 24m
    $265–1,206

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane AUS - ZNA
    9h 1m
    $222–953

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3d 7h

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Austin to Horseshoe Baycar car
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    40h 16m
    $733–1,193

  5. 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 Terminal, Canadabus bus
    14h 19m
    $263–1,004

  6. 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 Terminal, Canadabus bus
    15h 34m
    $273–1,054

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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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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