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How to get fromNanaimo to Merrittby ferry, bus, car, plane or car ferry

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry TerminalferryNan/Van
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Merrit, BCbusVancouver
    6h 50m

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayferryWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Merrittcar
    4h 48m
    $73–236

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)planeYCD - YLW
    2. Take the bus from West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Road to Merritt, BCbus
    6h 18m
    $553–890

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCcarferryNanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Airport to Merritt, BCbusVancouver
    9h 42m
    $102–264

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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