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How to get fromDowntown Victoria to Denman Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Downtown Victoria to Denman Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buckley Bay Rdbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Islandferry ferry
    5h 15m
    $88–122

  2. Bus, ferry via Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn

    1. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buckley Bay Rdbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Islandferry ferry
    6h 12m
    $91–125

Downtown Victoria to Denman Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Downtown Victoria to Denman Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Downtown Victoria, BC, Canada and Denman Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Downtown Victoria to Denman Island. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buckley Bay Rd, walk to Buckley Bay, then take the ferry to Denman Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Douglas St at Pandora Ave to Denman Island via Douglas St at Kings Rd, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Buckley Bay Rd, and Buckley Bay in around 6h 12m.

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