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

The cheapest way to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo is to fly which costs $120 - $650 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Ketchikan to Nanaimo?

The distance between Ketchikan and Nanaimo is 1094 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 and ferry which takes 2 days 2h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Nanaimo?

Nanaimo is 1h ahead of Ketchikan. It is currently 4:52 PM in Ketchikan and 5:52 PM in Nanaimo.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 86+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

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

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

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

Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane KTN - YYJ
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
12h 48m
$163–613
Fly to Nanaimo
cheapest
1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane KTN - ZNA
8h 42m
$122–612
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Ketchikan to Bellingham, WAcarferry Jun
2. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
3. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry
2d 2h

Ketchikan (KTN) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 51mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ketchikan to Nanaimo.

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Distance: 1,093.6 km
Duration: 12h 48m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Harbour Air Seaplanes fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Nanaimo (ZNA) once daily.

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