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How to get fromHornby Island to Nanaimoby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hornby Island to Nanaimo by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, line 99 bus, line 9 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Deep Bay Marinaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Deep Bay Marina to Ravensong Exchbus bus 99
    3. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus bus 9
    4h 3m

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Union Bayferry ferry Ocean Adventures Water Taxi
    2. Take the bus from Buckley Bay Rd to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4h 7m

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  • Distance: 89.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Hornby Island, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Hornby Island to Nanaimo. However, you can take the ferry to Deep Bay Marina, walk to Deep Bay Marina, take the line 99 bus to Ravensong Exch, take the line 9 bus to Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, walk to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 1 bus to Wallace St at Fitzwilliam St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hornby Island to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal via Union Bay, Hwy 19A at Union Bay, and Buckley Bay Rd in around 4h 7m.

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