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How to get fromNanaimo, BC to Powell Riverby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Nanaimo, BC to Powell River by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Comox, BC - Huskybus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    6h 15m

  2. Line 1 bus, line 9 bus, line 99 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Ave N at Terminal Park Mall to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Ravensong Exchbus bus 9
    3. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Deep Bay Marinabus bus 99
    4. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    6h 57m

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  • Distance: 176.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo, BC to Powell River. However, you can walk 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 Terminal Ave N at Terminal Park Mall to Powell River via Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, Ravensong Exch, Deep Bay Marina, Deep Bay Marina, and Hornby Island in around 6h 57m.

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