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There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Sandpoint by ferry, train, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    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 22m

  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
    6h 32m
    $71–331

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St.bus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    17h 6m
    $240–385

  4. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Castlegar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YCD - YCG
    2. Drive from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Sandpointcar car
    9h 50m
    $78–382

  5. 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 26m
    $83–402

  6. 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 35m
    $262–525

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Sandpoint.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 517 mi
  • Duration: 15h 22m

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 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, take the train to Everett Amtrak Station, then take the train to Sandpoint Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Sandpoint Station via Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St., Victoria, Seattle Clipper Terminal, 3rd Ave & Cedar St, Seattle, Spokane, and Spokane in around 17h 6m.

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