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How to get fromLake Cowichan to Departure Bayby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Cowichan to Departure Bay by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 7 bus, bus via Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons

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    1. Take the bus from South Shore & King George to Cowichan Commonsbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus 70
    3h 6m
    $8

  2. Drive 78 km

    1. Drive from Lake Cowichan to Departure Baycar car 78 km
    1h 3m
    $16–23

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Cowichan to Departure Baytaxi taxi 78 km
    1h 3m
    $230–290

  4. Line 7 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from South Shore & King George to Village Green Mallbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus 70
    3h 38m
    $8

Lake Cowichan to Departure Bay by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada and Departure Bay, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from South Shore & King George to Glenayr Dr at Lynburn Cres via Cowichan Commons, Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons, and Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch in around 3h 6m.

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