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How to get fromDuncan to Powell Riverby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Duncan to Powell River by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Duncan, BC to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Comox, BC - Huskybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    7h 53m

  2. Bus, ferry via Qualicum Beach

    1. Take the bus from Beverly St at Duncan St to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus 70
    2. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    8h 20m

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  • Distance: 228.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Duncan, BC, Canada and Powell River, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Duncan to Powell River. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Comox, BC - Husky, walk to Anderton Rd at Guthrie Rd, take the line 1 bus to Comox Ave at Ellis St, walk to Comox, take the ferry to Hornby Island, then take the ferry to Powell River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beverly St at Duncan St to Powell River via Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, Ravensong Exch, Deep Bay Marina, Deep Bay Marina, and Hornby Island in around 8h 20m.

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