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How to get fromNanaimo, Departure Bay to Parksvilleby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Parksville by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'waybus bus Nanaimo
    41 min
    $35
  2. Line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    cheapest
    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 Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus bus 9
    1h 35m
    $3
  3. Drive 33.4 km

    1. Drive from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Parksvillecar car 33.4 km
    30 min
    $7–10
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Parksvilletaxi taxi 33.4 km
    30 min
    $100–130
  5. Line 20 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Bay A at Woodgrove Exchbus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus bus 9
    1h 39m
    $3

Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Parksville by foot and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nanaimo, Departure Bay, BC, Canada and Parksville, BC, Canada?

Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 35 min.

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