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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 to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive

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    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 57m
    $87–410

  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 26m
    $77–354

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to 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 14m

  4. 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

  5. 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
    $233–547

  6. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Trail Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane plane YCD - YZZ
    2. Drive from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Sandpointcar car
    8h 44m
    $278–692

  7. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Tulalip, WA - Seattle Premium Outletsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    17h 58m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest 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 fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) then drive to Sandpoint. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Sandpoint Station via Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 15h 14m.

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