What is the cheapest way to get from Chilliwack to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Chilliwack to Nanaimo is to bus and car ferry which costs $28 - $180 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chilliwack to Nanaimo?

The fastest way to get from Chilliwack to Nanaimo is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $200.

How far is it from Chilliwack to Nanaimo?

The distance between Chilliwack and Nanaimo is 179 km.

How do I travel from Chilliwack to Nanaimo without a car?

The best way to get from Chilliwack to Nanaimo without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chilliwack to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Chilliwack to Nanaimo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 86+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

Chilliwack to Nanaimo - 6 ways to travel via car, ferry, bus, subway, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chilliwack to Nanaimo by car, ferry, bus, subway, plane, or car ferry

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

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Chilliwack to Horseshoe Bay
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure BayWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
3h 11m
$42–195
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Chilliwack Bay B to Lougheed Stn Bay 166
2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure BayHorseshoe Bay
5h 45m
$29–174
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Downtown Chilliwack Bay B to Lougheed Stn Bay 166
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry TerminalVan/Nan
4h 36m
Bus, subway to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour
1. Take the bus from Downtown Chilliwack Bay B to Lougheed Stn Bay 1
2. Take the subway from Lougheed Town Centre Station @ Platform 1 to Burrard Station @ Platform 1
3. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour
3h 34m
$62–140
Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo
1. Take the bus from Downtown Chilliwack Bay B to Lougheed Stn Bay 1
2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)CXH - ZNA
3h 43m
$47–360
Bus, subway to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo
1. Take the bus from Downtown Chilliwack Bay B to Lougheed Stn Bay 1
2. Take the subway from Lougheed Town Centre Station @ Platform 1 to Granville Station @ Platform 1
3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)YVR - ZNA
3h 59m
$46–316

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

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20 minAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.5 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Chilliwack, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Chilliwack to Nanaimo. However, you can drive to Horseshoe Bay then take the ferry to Departure Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Chilliwack Bay B to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal via Lougheed Stn Bay 1, Lougheed Town Centre Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Ferry Terminal in around 4h 36m.

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