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How to get fromDeparture Bay ferry terminal to Cowichan Bayby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Cowichan Bay by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 8 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Duncan, BCbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to Cowichan Bay Rd & Wessexbus bus 8
    2h 10m
    $40

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Village Green Mallbus bus 70
    3h 38m
    $9

  3. Drive 61.7 km

    1. Drive from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Cowichan Baycar car 61.7 km
    55 min
    $13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi 61.7 km
    55 min
    $180–230

Departure Bay ferry terminal to Cowichan Bay by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Departure Bay ferry terminal, BC, Canada and Cowichan Bay, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Cowichan Bay Rd & Wessex via Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn in around 2h 10m.

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