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How to get fromGibsons to Chemainusby ferry, bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gibsons to Chemainus by ferry, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Duncan, BCbus bus
    7h 58m
    $71–248

  2. Fly Sechelt-Gibsons Airport to Nanaimo, line 70 bus, line 34 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YHS - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to 1st Ave at Hwy 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 1st Ave & Symonds to Chemainus Rd at Millbus bus
    5h 44m
    $61–181

  3. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YVR - YYJ
    3. Drive from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Chemainuscar car
    5h 52m
    $83–328

  4. Line 90 bus to Sechelt, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, line 1 bus, line 70 bus, line 34 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gibsons Way at Seaview Rd to Cowrie St at Trail Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Sechelt to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Ave N at Terminal Park Mall to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to 1st Ave at Hwy 1bus bus
    5. Take the bus from 1st Ave & Symonds to Chemainus Rd at Millbus bus
    5h 29m
    $107–170

  5. Ferry, line 257 bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    7h 9m
    $106–737

Gibsons to Chemainus by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 157.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Gibsons, BC, Canada and Chemainus, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Gibsons to Chemainus. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Langdale Ferry Terminal, walk to Langdale, take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, take the ferry to Departure Bay, walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Duncan, BC, then take the line 6 bus to Victoria Rd & Willow. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Langdale Ferry Terminal, walk to Langdale, take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, walk to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, take the line 257 bus to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville St, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), then drive to Chemainus.

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