There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate by plane, car, ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nanaimo, drive
best- Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Masset Airport (ZMT)ZNA - ZMT
- Drive from Masset Airport (ZMT) to Skidegate
21h$439–1,292Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Take the train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Take the train from Jasper to Prince Rupert
- Take the ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegate
11d 22hFly from Nanaimo Airport, drive
- Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Masset Airport (ZMT)YCD - ZMT
- Drive from Masset Airport (ZMT) to Skidegate
8h 4m$523–1,633
Nanaimo (ZNA) to Masset Airport (ZMT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate is to fly and drive which costs $430 - $1,300 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate is to fly and drive which takes 8h 4m and costs $500 - $1,700.
The distance between Nanaimo and Skidegate is 887 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11 days 22h and costs .
It takes approximately 21h to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate, including transfers.
There are four+ hotels available in Skidegate.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Skidegate, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Skidegate. However, you can fly to Masset Airport (ZMT) then drive to Skidegate. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Skidegate via Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Vancouver, Jasper, Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert, and Skidegate in around 11d 22h.
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- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Nanaimo to Masset Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
Flights from Nanaimo Airport to Masset Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Phone
- 1-877-460-3200
- reservations@rockymountaineer.com
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 10d
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $6,592
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Jasper to Prince Rupert
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $150–200
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $160–190
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $130–160
- Phone
- 236-362-1045
- support@hullo.com
- Website
- hullo.com
Ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://hullo.com/
- Phone
- 1-888-223-3779
- Website
- bcferries.com
Ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegate
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–550
- Website
- https://www.bcferries.com
- Book at
- https://www.bcferries.com/RouteSelectionPage
- Schedules at
- https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/discover-route-map
- Standard Passenger
- $60–180
- Standard Vehicle + Passenger
- $370–550
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