Vancouver to Nanaimo Car Shipping
Shipping a car from Vancouver to Nanaimo involves a ferry crossing between the island and the mainland. Here is everything you need to know about this route.
The Vancouver to Nanaimo Route
The route covers roughly 110 kilometres. This is a ferry route. Your car crosses the Strait of Georgia on a BC Ferries vessel, loaded on the carrier trailer. The carrier handles all ferry logistics and commercial deck fares are included in your quote. You do not need to book a separate ferry reservation. Most shipments use the Tsawwassen to Duke Point or Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay crossings. The island leg from the ferry dock to Nanaimo is short. For vehicles heading further up-island to Parksville, Courtenay, or Campbell River, Nanaimo is the first stop on the island.
How Vancouver to Nanaimo Car Shipping Works
Carriers who handle Vancouver Island ferry logistics daily, so your vehicle arrives without complications.
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Review your price, choose your preferred schedule, and confirm your shipment when you're ready.
Pickup & Inspection
At pickup, the driver inspects your car, photographs every panel, and you both sign a Bill of Lading documenting the vehicle's condition.
Vehicle is Shipped
Your car is loaded, secured, and shipped to Nanaimo. Track your vehicle through AutomovesONE from pickup to delivery.
Delivery
At delivery, the driver does another inspection and you compare the car to the pickup documentation before signing off.
Vancouver to Nanaimo Car Shipping Cost
Drop-off-to-drop-off open transport from Vancouver to Nanaimo averages around $700. Door-to-door service adds approximately $200. Enclosed transport adds approximately $200 for drop-off service or $600 for door-to-door delivery.
- Automoves does not charge extra for SUVs.
- SUVs ship at the same rate as standard sedans on this route.
- Pickup trucks may be priced differently due to their larger dimensions and transport requirements.
These are average prices only. Your final quote may vary depending on scheduling, carrier availability, seasonality, and current market demand.
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Get Instant PricingVancouver to Nanaimo Shipping Timeline
Transit time from Vancouver to Nanaimo is approximately 2-5 days. This depends on the carrier's route schedule, how many stops are along the corridor, and weather conditions.
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Open vs Enclosed Car Transport: Vancouver to Nanaimo
Open transport is the standard option and works well for this route. Your vehicle stays on the carrier trailer for the entire trip including the ferry crossing. Enclosed transport is available for luxury, classic, or high-value vehicles that need full protection. On a ferry route, enclosed keeps your car sealed from marine air and weather during the crossing.
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Get Instant PricingQuestions About Car Shipping
No. SUVs ship at the same rate as sedans. Pickup trucks may be priced differently due to their dimensions.
Yes. Automoves handles non-running vehicles with winch loading. Let the carrier know the vehicle's condition when you book so the right equipment is dispatched.
Yes. You can choose door-to-door or drop-off-to-drop-off service. Door-to-door adds approximately $200 to the base price.
No. The carrier handles all ferry logistics and commercial deck fares are included in your shipping quote.