What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate is to fly and drive which costs $450 - $1,400 and takes 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate is to fly and drive which takes 8h 9m and costs $550 - $1,900.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Skidegate?

The distance between Nanaimo and Skidegate is 887 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Skidegate without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate without a car is to car ferry and train and ferry which takes 11 days 23h and costs $6,500 - $7,500.

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate?

It takes approximately 21h to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skidegate?

There are four+ hotels available in Skidegate.

Nanaimo to Skidegate - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate by plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Masset Airport (ZMT)plane ZNA - ZMT
2. Drive from Masset Airport (ZMT) to Skidegatecar
21h
$453–1,370
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCcarferry
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
3. Take the train from Jasper to Prince Ruperttrain
4. Take the ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegateferry
11d 23h
$6,815–7,510
Fly from Nanaimo Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Masset Airport (ZMT)plane YCD - ZMT
2. Drive from Masset Airport (ZMT) to Skidegatecar
8h 9m
$573–1,833

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Masset Airport (ZMT) flights

12Weekly Planes

20h 38mAverage Duration

$433Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Skidegate.

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Distance: 887 km
Duration: 21h

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 car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Skidegate via Horseshoe Bay, BC, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville St, Vancouver, Jasper, Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert, and Skidegate in around 11d 23h.

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