There is 1 way to get from Denman Island to Nanaimo by ferry or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Denman Island to Nanaimo is to ferry and bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Denman Island to Nanaimo is to ferry and bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $65 - $100.
The distance between Denman Island and Nanaimo is 100 km.
The best way to get from Denman Island to Nanaimo without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Denman Island to Nanaimo, including transfers.
There are 98+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Denman Island, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Denman Island to Nanaimo. However, you can take the ferry to Buckley Bay, take the taxi to Union Bay - Union Bay Post Office, then take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Union Bay - Union Bay Post Office to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $42
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $42
- Phone
- +1 888 223 3779
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- BC Ferries
Ferry from Denman Island to Buckley Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–35
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- BC Ferries
- Child
- $1–16
- Adult
- $2–35
- Car
- $20–29
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