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There are 8 ways to get from Toronto to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Nanaimo Airport
best
1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane YYZ - YCD
9h 36m
$196–966
Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Nanaimo
cheapest
1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YYZ - ZNA
7h 58m
$180–800
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry Van→Nan
4d 3h
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Toronto to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
2d
$835–1,340
Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YYZ - YYJ
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
11h 44m
$224–788
Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Comox Valley Airport, bus
1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane YYZ - YQQ
2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
11h 30m
$254–833
Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Campbell River Airport, bus
1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane YYZ - YBL
2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Willow Point 7-Eleven to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
11h 50m
$198–657
Train to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, fly to Nanaimo
1. Take the train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain
2. Fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YHM - ZNA
12h 18m
$226–1,419

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

48Weekly Planes

9h 13mAverage Duration

$179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,437.3 km
Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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Nanaimo(opens in a new window), Canada(opens in a new window)

Nanaimo is a city of about 100,000 on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. "The Harbour City" was previously known as the "Hub City", which was attributed to its original layout design with streets radiating from the shoreline like the spokes of a wagon wheel, and to its relatively central location on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is the headquarters of the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Things to do in Nanaimo

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Newcastle Island is a provincial park located on a small island off the coast of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.

Nanaimo Bastion(Opens in a new window)

The Nanaimo Bastion is a historical octagon shaped fortification located at 98 Front Street in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. The Hudson's Bay Company, which then held a royal lease on all of what was then the Colony of Vancouver Island, built it between 1853 and 1855 to defend its coal mining operations in Nanaimo. It has been called "Nanaimo's premier landmark", because of its shape and its high visibility from both land and sea.

Entrance Island(Opens in a new window)

Entrance Island is a small rocky island in the Strait of Georgia located 841 m due north of Gabriola Island. Marine mammals such as harbour seals and Steller's sea lions use the island as a haul-out.

Sandwell Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Sandwell Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

Places to stay in Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Best Western Dorchester Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Vancouver Island Residences(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Campbell Cottage B&B(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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