How far is it from Nanaimo, BC to Gabriola Island?

The distance between Nanaimo, BC and Gabriola Island is 136 km.

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo, BC to Gabriola Island?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Nanaimo, BC to Gabriola Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Gabriola Island?

There are 99+ hotels available in Gabriola Island.

Nanaimo, BC to Gabriola Island - one way to travel via plane, and ferry

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There is 1 way to get from Nanaimo, BC to Gabriola Island by plane, ferry, or unknown

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1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane ZNA - CXH
2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry
3. Walk from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Gabriola Islandunknown
4h 43m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) flights

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Distance: 136.3 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo, BC to Gabriola Island. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 7 bus to Victoria Rd at Rainer St, walk to Nanaimo (ZNA) airport, fly to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH), walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, then travel to Gabriola Island.

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