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How to get fromNanaimo to Great Central Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Great Central Lake by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus Nanaimo
    2. Take the taxi from Port Alberni to Great Central Laketaxi taxi
    3h
    $240–290

  2. Drive 143.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nanaimo to Great Central Lakecar car 143.4 km
    2h 59m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buckley Bay Rdbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Buckley Bay Rd to Great Central Lakecar car
    3h 59m
    $68–86

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  • Distance: 143.7 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Great Central Lake. However, you can take the bus to Port Alberni then take the taxi to Great Central Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Nanaimo to Great Central Lake in around 2h 59m.

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