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How to get fromNanaimo to Pender Islandby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Pender Island by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry ferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Otter Bayferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    4h 36m
    $92–332

  2. Bus, line 72 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Otter Bayferry ferry
    5h
    $55–108

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, line 620 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12 to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Otter Bayferry ferry
    3h 52m
    $88–297

  4. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, line 620 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12 to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Otter Bayferry ferry
    4h 12m
    $80–305

  5. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, line 620 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12 to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Otter Bayferry ferry
    5h 25m
    $102–667

Nanaimo to Pender Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Nanaimo to Otter Bay via Duke Point and Vancouver in around 4h 36m.

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