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How to get fromNanaimo to Powell Riverby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Powell River by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train 267
    3h

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger drop-off areabus bus 1308-S / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Powell Riverferry ferry Comox - Powell River
    4h 15m
    $57–135

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train
    2h

  4. Line 20 bus, line 9 bus, line 99 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Bay A at Woodgrove Exchbus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Ravensong Exchbus bus 9
    3. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Deep Bay Marinabus bus 99
    4. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    7h 7m

  5. Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbour, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train
    2h

  6. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train
    2h 41m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Powell River, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Powell River. However, you can take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Powell River - Powell Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Powell River via Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger drop-off area and Comox in around 4h 15m.

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