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How to get fromNanaimo to Californiaby plane, bus, ferry or train

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

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  1. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YCD - SMF
    8h 44m
    $154–856

  2. Fly Nanaimo to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ZNA - SFO
    4h 43m
    $67–311

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    42h 43m
    $456–946

  4. Fly Nanaimo Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YCD - SFO
    7h 46m
    $202–965

  5. Fly Nanaimo to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ZNA - SMF
    4h 30m
    $123–655

  6. Fly Nanaimo to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ZNA - SAN
    6h 30m
    $161–771

  7. Fly Nanaimo to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ZNA - LAX
    5h
    $76–353

Nanaimo to California by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and California, USA?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3 times a day.

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