How to get fromKamloops to Parksvilleby plane, bus, busferry, car or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kamloops to Parksville by plane, bus, busferry, car, or ferry

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Fly Kamloops Airport to Nanaimo Airport
best
1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)YKA - YCD
5h 48m
$221–697
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kamloops to Horseshoe Bay
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure BayWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
6h 11m
$98–276
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kamploops, BC to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station
2. Take the busferry from Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal to Victoria
3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada
14h 25m
$161–267
Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport
1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airport
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)YLW - YCD
7h 22m
$196–508
Fly Kamloops Airport to Nanaimo
1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nanaimo (ZNA)YKA - ZNA
5h 16m
$121–597

Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

28Weekly Planes

4h 23mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.4 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Kamloops, BC, Canada and Parksville, BC, Canada?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 4 times a day.

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Parksville, Canada

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Things to do in Parksville

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is a provincial park in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. Located at the east end of the town, the 347-hectare park features a two-kilometre long stretch of sandy beach, a stand of old-growth Douglas fir trees and 174 vehicle-accessible and 25 walk-in camping spaces. Popular year-round, the park is easily accessible from Highway 19. The sandy beach is the main attraction. At low tide, it stretches nearly a kilometre out into the Strait of Georgia.

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located west of Parksville and borders the town of Errington on Vancouver Island. Short hiking trails and bridges access both upper and lower falls. The campground has 103 sites and about half can be reserved. A First Nations legend mentions the skeleton of a white man found near the falls, hence its name.

Ballenas Island Light(Opens in a new window)

The Ballenas Island Light is an operational lighthouse built in 1900 but moved to its current location in 1912, located on West Ballenas Island, Canada. It is a white, octagonal concrete tower with a red lantern 27 m in height. The lighthouse is not open to the public as it is located on a privately owned island.

Arbutus Grove Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

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

Places to stay in Parksville

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

The Tide's Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Skylite Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Coast Parksville Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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