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How to get fromNanaimo to Bear Cove ferry terminalby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Bear Cove ferry terminal by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Nanaimo

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane ZNA - YZT
    3h 17m
    $272–513

  2. Drive 386.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nanaimo to Bear Cove ferry terminalcar car 386.7 km
    4h 32m
    $76–110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port Hardy, BC - Pier Slide Landingbus bus Campbell River
    6h 25m
    $134–140

  4. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YYJ - YZT
    7h 41m
    $466–683

  5. Fly from Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YCD - YZT
    5h 26m
    $431–838

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Bear Cove ferry terminal, BC, Canada?

Harbour Air Seaplanes and Pacific Coastal Airlines fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Bear Cove ferry terminal via Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, and Port Hardy, BC - Pier Slide Landing in around 6h 25m.

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