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How to get fromNanaimo to Hornby Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Hornby Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Anderton Rd at Guthrie Rd

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    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Comox, BC - Huskybus bus Nanaimo
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry Ocean Adventures Water Taxi
    3h 13m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buckley Bay Rdbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry ferry Ocean Adventures Water Taxi
    3h 17m

  3. Line 9 bus, line 99 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Ravensong Exchbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Deep Bay Marinabus bus 99
    3. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    4h 19m

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  • Distance: 136.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Hornby Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Hornby Island. However, you can take the bus to Comox, BC - Husky, walk to Anderton Rd at Guthrie Rd, take the line 1 bus to Comox Ave at Ellis St, walk to Comox, then take the ferry to Hornby Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Hornby Island via Hwy 19A at Buckley Bay Rd, Deep Bay Marina, and Deep Bay Marina in around 3h 17m.

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