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

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

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo

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    1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane KTN - ZNA
    16h 15m
    $112–562

  2. Car ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Ketchikan to Bellingham, WAcarferry car ferry Jun
    2. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2d 2h

  3. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane KTN - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    12h 30m
    $158–613

Ketchikan (KTN) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Harbour Air Seaplanes, and Air Canada fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Nanaimo (ZNA) 5 times a day.

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