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

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There are 6 ways to get from Edmonton to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YEG - YCD
    5h 34m
    $130–960

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YEG - ZNA
    5h 2m
    $108–658

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain train Rainforest to Gold Rush Excursion / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    8d 2h

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Horseshoe Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry car ferry Horseshoe Bay
    14h 56m
    $248–492

  5. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YEG - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    8h 46m
    $154–558

  6. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YEG - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    8h 34m
    $178–708

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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