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Nanaimo to West Vancouver: fly + ferry

West Vancouver has no airport. Fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver (YVR), nonstop, then it's 56 km to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and a 1h 40m ferry (BC Ferries) — about 4h 28m door to door.

No airport · flight + ferry From 4h 28m
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How to get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver

West Vancouver has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Vancouver (YVR) ~4h 28m door to door
  1. Fly Nanaimo → VancouverNonstop · 0h 34m
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  2. Transfer to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal56 km · about 1h 44m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Nanaimo (Departure Bay) → Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver)1h 40m · BC FerriesSeveral sailings daily
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
54 km34 miles
Journey time
4h 28mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
NoneWest Vancouver vs Nanaimo
Currency in West Vancouver
CAD
Airports
YCD → YVR + ferry

Flights from Nanaimo to West Vancouver: questions answered

How do you get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver?
West Vancouver has no airport. Fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver (YVR), nonstop, then it's 56 km to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and a 1h 40m ferry (BC Ferries) — about 4h 28m door to door.
Is there an airport on West Vancouver?
No. The nearest airport is Vancouver (YVR), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to West Vancouver?
Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) takes 1h 40m, several sailings daily. Operators: BC Ferries.
How far is Vancouver airport from the ferry?
About 56 km to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, roughly 1h 44m by taxi or transfer.

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