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

The cheapest way to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo is to fly and bus which costs $420 - $1,600 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo is to fly and bus which takes 11h 6m and costs $420 - $1,600.

How far is it from Ketchikan to Nanaimo?

The distance between Ketchikan and Nanaimo is 874 km.

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

The best way to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 16h 18m to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Nanaimo?

Nanaimo is 2h ahead of Ketchikan. It is currently 9:02 PM in Ketchikan and 11:02 PM in Nanaimo.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 97+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

Ketchikan to Nanaimo - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo by plane, car ferry, train, or bus

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Fly to Nanaimo
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1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane KTN - ZNA
16h 18m
$402–1,612
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Ketchikan to Bellingham, WAcarferry Jun
2. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
2d 1h
Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane KTN - YYJ
2. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus
11h 6m
$420–1,560

Ketchikan (KTN) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

22Weekly Planes

16h 28mAverage Duration

$392Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.2 km
Duration: 16h 18m

What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Harbour Air Seaplanes, and WestJet fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Nanaimo (ZNA) 3 times a day.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo by plane, car ferry, train, or bus

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Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus