What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Powell River?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Powell River is to bus and ferry which costs $55 - $140 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Powell River?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Powell River is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs $55 - $140.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Powell River?

The distance between Nanaimo and Powell River is 180 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Powell River without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Powell River without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs $55 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Powell River?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Nanaimo to Powell River, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Powell River?

There are 27+ hotels available in Powell River.

Nanaimo to Powell River - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Powell River by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane ZNA - CXH
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain
2h
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 1308-S / ...
2. Take the ferry from Comox to Powell Riverferry Comox - Powell River
4h 15m
$57–135
Line 1 bus, line 9 bus, line 99 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Front St at Museum Way to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Ravensong Exchbus 9
3. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Deep Bay Marinabus 99
4. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry
5. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry
7h 1m
Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain
2h
Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane ZNA - YVR
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain
2h 41m

Nanaimo to Powell River by bus and ferry

8Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.8 km
Duration: 2h

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 fly to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH), 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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