Transport Mode: Air and Car
- Companies: WestJet, Air Canada (for flights); Budget Car Rental, Enterprise (for car rental)
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours 30 minutes (1.5 hours flight + 5 hours drive)
- Distance: 1,200 kilometers (745 miles)
- Costs: Flight: approximately 800 PLN round trip; Car rental: approximately 300 PLN per day; Gas: approximately 150 PLN (includes 5-hour drive, 100 km per hour average speed)
- Total Estimated Cost: 1,250 PLN
- Roads/Routes: Major Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) will be the main route from Nanaimo to Duncan, BC.
Pro Tip: When renting a car, check for unlimited mileage options to avoid excess mileage charges, especially when traveling longer distances in British Columbia.
For this journey from Calgary to Duncan, it would be most efficient to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo (the nearest airport). Then, upon arrival, rent a car to drive the short distance of about 30 minutes to Duncan. Be sure to check flight schedules and book your car in advance for the best prices.