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How to get fromNanaimo to Sandpointby plane, car, ferry, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Castlegar Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YCD - YCG
    2. Drive from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Sandpointcar car
    8h 48m
    $77–392

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Castlegar Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane ZNA - YCG
    2. Drive from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Sandpointcar car
    5h 24m
    $73–338

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    15h 18m

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    17h 45m

  5. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Sandpointcar car
    11h 15m
    $113–269

  6. Fly Nanaimo to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane ZNA - YXC
    2. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Sandpointcar car
    5h 34m
    $83–400

  7. Fly Nanaimo to Trail Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane plane ZNA - YZZ
    2. Drive from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Sandpointcar car
    5h 52m
    $216–566

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Sandpoint, ID, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Sandpoint. However, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to Castlegar Airport (YCG), then drive to Sandpoint. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Sandpoint Station via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 15h 18m.

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