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How to get fromDeparture Bay to Gabriola Islandby plane, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Departure Bay to Gabriola Island by plane, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly to Coal Harbour Spb, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    4h 56m

  2. Line 72 bus, fly to Vancouver Airport YVR South, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Glenayr Dr at Lynburn Cres to Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    3. Fly from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    4. Walk from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    4h 21m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Departure Bay to Gabriola Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Departure Bay, BC, Canada and Gabriola Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Departure Bay to Gabriola Island. However, you can take the line 72 bus to Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 7 bus to Victoria Rd at Rainer St, walk to Nanaimo (ZNA) airport, fly to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH), walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, then travel to Gabriola Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 72 bus to Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 7 bus to Victoria Rd at Rainer St, walk to Nanaimo (ZNA) airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver Airport YVR South airport, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, then travel to Gabriola Island.

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