There are 2 ways to get from Nanaimo to Denny Island by bus, ferry, or plane
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus
- Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port Alice, BC - Junctionbus
- Take the ferry from Port Hardy to McLoughlin Bayferry
- Take the ferry from McLoughlin Bay to Shearwaterferry
14h 40m$230–613Fly, ferry
- Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC)plane ZNA - QBC
- Take the ferry from Bella Coola to Ocean Fallsferry
- Take the ferry from Ocean Falls to Shearwaterferry
11h 53m$558–1,218
Nanaimo (ZNA) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Denny Island is to bus and ferry which costs $230 - $650 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Denny Island is to fly and ferry which takes 11h 53m and costs $550 - $1,300.
The distance between Nanaimo and Denny Island is 582 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Denny Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 14h 40m and costs $230 - $650.
It takes approximately 14h 40m to get from Nanaimo to Denny Island, including transfers.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Denny Island, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Denny Island. However, you can take the bus to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, walk to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, take the bus to Port Alice, BC - Junction, take the taxi to Port Hardy, take the ferry to McLoughlin Bay, then take the ferry to Shearwater. Alternatively, you can fly to Bella Coola Airport (QBC), take the taxi to Bella Coola, take the ferry to Ocean Falls, then take the ferry to Shearwater.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Nanaimo to Bella Coola Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $51
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $51
Bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port Alice, BC - Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $58
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $58
- Phone
- +1 888 223 3779
- Website
- BC Ferries
Ferry from Port Hardy to McLoughlin Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $70–90
- Adult
- $150–180
- Car
- $280–410
Ferry from McLoughlin Bay to Shearwater
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $2–17
- Adult
- $3–35
- Car
- $23–35
Ferry from Bella Coola to Ocean Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $24–160
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $24–40
- Adult
- $50–80
- Car
- $100–160
Ferry from Ocean Falls to Shearwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–100
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $14–30
- Adult
- $29–60
- Car
- $70–100
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