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How to get fromCortes Island to Nanaimoby unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Cortes Island to Nanaimo by unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, ferry, bus

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    1. Walk from Cortes Island to Cortes Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Cortes Island to Quadra Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Quadra Island to Campbell Riverferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    4h 47m

  2. Travel, ferry, fly

    1. Walk from Cortes Island to Cortes Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Cortes Island to Quadra Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Quadra Island to Campbell Riverferry ferry
    4. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YBL - ZNA
    5h 6m

Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cortes Island to Nanaimo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Cortes Island, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Cortes Island to Nanaimo. However, you can travel to Cortes Island, take the ferry to Quadra Island, drive to Quadra Island, take the ferry to Campbell River, walk to Campbell River, then take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry. Alternatively, you can travel to Cortes Island, take the ferry to Quadra Island, drive to Quadra Island, take the ferry to Campbell River, drive to Campbell River Airport (YBL) airport, then fly to Nanaimo (ZNA).

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