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

The cheapest way to get from Merritt to Nanaimo is to bus and car ferry which costs $100 - $280 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merritt to Nanaimo is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs $70 - $250.

How far is it from Merritt to Nanaimo?

The distance between Merritt and Nanaimo is 348 km.

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

The best way to get from Merritt to Nanaimo without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Merritt to Nanaimo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 86+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

Merritt to Nanaimo - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, car, plane, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Merritt to Nanaimo by bus, ferry, car, plane, or car ferry

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus Kelowna / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry Van/Nan
6h 59m
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Merritt to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
4h 51m
$75–242
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus
2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane
5h 57m
$110–234
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Vancouver Airportbus Calgary
2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry Horseshoe Bay
9h 24m
$103–274

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

7Weekly Planes

20 minAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merritt to Nanaimo.

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Distance: 347.7 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Merritt, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Merritt to Nanaimo. However, you can take the bus to Merritt, BC - Walmart, take the bus to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merritt to Departure Bay via Horseshoe Bay in around 4h 51m.

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