There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Port Hardy by bus, car, ferry, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus 1312-L / ...
- Take the bus from Campbell River to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville Stbus 1908-Y / ...
6h 10m$109Drive 386.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nanaimo to Port Hardycar 386.3 km
4h 32m$79–114Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane YVR - YZT
5h 26mFly from Nanaimo
- Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane ZNA - YZT
3h 39m$357–691
Nanaimo to Port Hardy by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Port Hardy is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Port Hardy is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $350 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanaimo to Port Hardy. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit and arriving at Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St via Campbell River. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Nanaimo and Port Hardy is 389 km. The road distance is 386.3 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Port Hardy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $110.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Nanaimo to Port Hardy, including transfers.
Nanaimo to Port Hardy bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit station.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Port Hardy is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 3h 39m.
Nanaimo to Port Hardy bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Campbell River station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to Port Hardy is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Nanaimo to Port Hardy.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Port Hardy, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St via Campbell River in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, Harbour Air Seaplanes and Pacific Coastal Airlines fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) twice daily.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Port Hardy Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
Flights from Nanaimo to Port Hardy Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–700
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- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $50
Bus from Campbell River to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $60
- Phone
- 236-362-1045
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
Ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
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