Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Nanaimo

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Nanaimo by shuttle, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Shuttle, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YYC - YCD
    5h 37m
    $200–872

  2. Shuttle, fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YYC - ZNA
    5h 20m
    $107–369

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 20m

  4. Shuttle, fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YYC - YYJ
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    8h 43m
    $180–717

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Banff to Nanaimo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 890.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Nanaimo. However, you can take the shuttle to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD), walk to Nanaimo Airport, then take the line 70 bus to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal via Kelowna Airport, Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2, Westbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, and Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal in around 16h 20m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.