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How to get fromNanaimo to Buttle Lakeby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Buttle Lake by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive via Black Creek

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Black Creekbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Black Creek to Buttle Lakecar car
    3h 7m
    $65–74

  2. Drive 218.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nanaimo to Buttle Lakecar car 218.5 km
    2h 38m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Parkbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Park to Buttle Lakecar car
    2h 56m
    $67–79

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  • Distance: 227 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Buttle Lake, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Buttle Lake. However, you can take the bus to Black Creek then drive to Buttle Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buttle Lake via Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Park in around 2h 56m.

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