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How to get fromNanaimo to Cowichan Lakeby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Cowichan Lake by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 7 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Cowichan Commons to South Shore & King Georgebus bus 7
    2h 19m
    $6

  2. Drive 73 km

    1. Drive from Nanaimo to South Shore & King Georgecar car 73 km
    57 min
    $15–21

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nanaimo to South Shore & King Georgetaxi taxi 73 km
    57 min
    $220–270

  4. Bus, line 7 bus via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Duncan, BCbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to South Shore & King Georgebus bus 7
    2h 38m
    $40

  5. Bus, line 7 bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Canada Ave at Station Stbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to South Shore & King Georgebus bus 7
    2h 46m
    $6

Nanaimo to Cowichan Lake by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to South Shore & King George via Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons and Cowichan Commons in around 2h 19m.

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