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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Merritt is to car ferry and drive which costs $70 - $240 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Merritt is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $70 - $240.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Merritt?

The distance between Nanaimo and Merritt is 347 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 7h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Nanaimo to Merritt, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Merritt?

There are 10+ hotels available in Merritt.

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

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

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 Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Merritt, BCbus Vancouver
7h 4m
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCcarferry Nanaimo
2. Take the bus from Vancouver Airport to Merritt, BCbus Vancouver
9h 51m
$72–270
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCcarferry Nanaimo
2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Merrittcar
4h 50m
$74–237
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YCD - YLW
2. Take the bus from West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Road to Merritt, BCbus
6h 27m
$430–822

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

19Weekly Planes

1h 31mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Merritt.

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Distance: 346.5 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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 Hullo - 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 Merritt, BC, walk to Wagon's West, then take the line 1 bus to Voght St at Mamette Ave. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Merritt via Horseshoe Bay, BC in around 4h 50m.

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