There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Quatsino by bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St
- Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port Alice, BC - Junction
- Drive from Port Alice, BC - Junction to Quatsino
8h 51m$130–143Drive 477.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Nanaimo to Quatsino477.4 km
7h 24m$94–136Fly from Nanaimo, drive
- Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)ZNA - YZT
- Drive from Port-Hardy-Airport-YZT to Quatsino
6h 33m$317–680Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St
- Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port Hardy, BC - Kwa'lilas Hotel, 9040 Granville Street
- Take the taxi from Coal Harbour, BC to Quatsino
11h 1m$300–350Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn
- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)YYJ - YZT
- Drive from Port-Hardy-Airport-YZT to Quatsino
10h 52m$341–681Fly from Nanaimo Airport, drive
- Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)YCD - YZT
- Drive from Port-Hardy-Airport-YZT to Quatsino
10h 37m$373–833
Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Quatsino is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Quatsino is to fly and drive which takes 6h 33m and costs $310 - $700.
The distance between Nanaimo and Quatsino is 488 km. The road distance is 477.4 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Quatsino without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 1m and costs $300 - $350.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Nanaimo to Quatsino, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to Quatsino is 477 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Nanaimo to Quatsino.
There are nine+ hotels available in Quatsino.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Quatsino, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Quatsino. However, you can take the bus to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, walk to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, take the bus to Port Alice, BC - Junction, then drive to Quatsino. Alternatively, you can drive from Nanaimo to Quatsino in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Nanaimo to Port Hardy Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Port Hardy Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
Flights from Nanaimo Airport to Port Hardy Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–800
Flights from Nanaimo Airport to Port Hardy Airport via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,500
- info@islandlinkbus.com
- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $51
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $51
Bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port Alice, BC - Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $58
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $58
Bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port Hardy, BC - Kwa'lilas Hotel, 9040 Granville Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $60
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Waivin Flags Taxi
- Phone
- +1 250 949 2773
- Website
- waivinflags.com
Town Taxi
- Phone
- +1 250 949 7877
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