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There are 7 ways to get from Moncton to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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Fly Greater Moncton International Airport to Nanaimo Airport
best
1. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane YQM - YCD
10h 48m
$372–1,515
Fly Greater Moncton International Airport to Nanaimo
cheapest
1. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YQM - ZNA
12h
$239–1,512
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Moncton to Montréaltrain
2. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry
5d 5h
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Moncton to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
2d 15h
$1,059–1,664
Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport
1. Take the bus from Moncton, NB to Halifax Airportbus
2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane YHZ - YCD
16h 8m
$311–1,156
Fly Greater Moncton International Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YQM - YYJ
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
14h 14m
$380–1,363
Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly to Nanaimo
1. Take the bus from Moncton, NB to Halifax Airportbus
2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YHZ - ZNA
14h
$278–1,053

Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

30Weekly Planes

12h 27mAverage Duration

$260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,361.2 km
Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Moncton, NB, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

WestJet and Air Canada fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 4 times a day.

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Nanaimo(opens in a new window), Canada(opens in a new window)

Nanaimo is a city of about 100,000 on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. "The Harbour City" was previously known as the "Hub City", which was attributed to its original layout design with streets radiating from the shoreline like the spokes of a wagon wheel, and to its relatively central location on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is the headquarters of the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Things to do in Nanaimo

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Newcastle Island is a provincial park located on a small island off the coast of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.

Nanaimo Bastion(Opens in a new window)

The Nanaimo Bastion is a historical octagon shaped fortification located at 98 Front Street in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. The Hudson's Bay Company, which then held a royal lease on all of what was then the Colony of Vancouver Island, built it between 1853 and 1855 to defend its coal mining operations in Nanaimo. It has been called "Nanaimo's premier landmark", because of its shape and its high visibility from both land and sea.

Entrance Island(Opens in a new window)

Entrance Island is a small rocky island in the Strait of Georgia located 841 m due north of Gabriola Island. Marine mammals such as harbour seals and Steller's sea lions use the island as a haul-out.

Sandwell Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

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

Places to stay in Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Best Western Dorchester Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Vancouver Island Residences(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Campbell Cottage B&B(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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