How to get fromCalgary to Nanaimo, BCby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Calgary to Nanaimo, BC by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Nanaimo Airport
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1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane YYC - YCD
5h 13m
$90–810
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Calgary to Vancouvertrain Rainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry Horseshoe Bay
12d 3h
$8,463–8,605
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Calgary to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
13h 1m
$214–443
Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YYC - YYJ
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
8h 8m
$145–605

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

48Weekly Planes

3h 10mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calgary to Nanaimo, BC.

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Distance: 775.3 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

WestJet and Air Canada fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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Nanaimo(opens in a new window), Canada(opens in a new window)

Nanaimo is a city of about 100,000 on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. "The Harbour City" was previously known as the "Hub City", which was attributed to its original layout design with streets radiating from the shoreline like the spokes of a wagon wheel, and to its relatively central location on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is the headquarters of the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Things to do in Nanaimo

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Newcastle Island is a provincial park located on a small island off the coast of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.

Nanaimo Bastion(Opens in a new window)

The Nanaimo Bastion is a historical octagon shaped fortification located at 98 Front Street in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. The Hudson's Bay Company, which then held a royal lease on all of what was then the Colony of Vancouver Island, built it between 1853 and 1855 to defend its coal mining operations in Nanaimo. It has been called "Nanaimo's premier landmark", because of its shape and its high visibility from both land and sea.

Entrance Island(Opens in a new window)

Entrance Island is a small rocky island in the Strait of Georgia located 841 m due north of Gabriola Island. Marine mammals such as harbour seals and Steller's sea lions use the island as a haul-out.

Sandwell Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Sandwell Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

Places to stay in Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Best Western Dorchester Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Vancouver Island Residences(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Campbell Cottage B&B(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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