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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Merritt is to ferry and drive which costs $70 - $240 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Merritt is to ferry and drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $70 - $240.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Merritt?

The distance between Nanaimo and Merritt is 341 km.

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

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Merritt without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Nanaimo to Merritt, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Merritt?

There are nine+ hotels available in Merritt.

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

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

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry TerminalNan/Van
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Merrit, BCVancouver
6h 50m
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Merritt
4h 48m
$73–236
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)YCD - YLW
2. Take the bus from West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Road to Merritt, BC
6h 18m
$553–890
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCNanaimo
2. Take the bus from Vancouver Airport to Merritt, BCVancouver
9h 42m
$102–264

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

20Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 341.1 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Merritt. However, you can take the ferry to Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Burrard Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, walk to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, take the bus to Merrit, BC, walk to Merritt, BC - Walmart, then take the bus to Merritt, BC - Mamette Ave & Voght St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Departure Bay to Merritt via Horseshoe Bay in around 4h 48m.

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