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How to get fromNanaimo to Discovery Bayby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Discovery Bay by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Discovery Bay at Fat Smitty's Restaurantbus bus 123
    6h 36m
    $59–93

  2. Bus, ferry via Duncan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Village Green Mallbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Legislature Terminalbus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Discovery Bay at Fat Smitty's Restaurantbus bus 123
    8h 2m
    $30–64

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane plane YWH - LKE
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Bainbridge Ferry Terminal to Discovery Bay at Fat Smitty's Restaurantbus bus
    7h 10m
    $154–428

Nanaimo to Discovery Bay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Discovery Bay, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Discovery Bay. However, you can take the bus to Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, walk to Victoria, take the ferry to Port Angeles, walk to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, then take the bus to Discovery Bay at Fat Smitty's Restaurant. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, walk to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) airport, fly to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE), walk to Valley St & Fairview Ave N, take the bus to Columbia St & Alaskan Way, walk to Seattle, take the ferry to Bainbridge Island, walk to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Discovery Bay at Fat Smitty's Restaurant.

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