There are 2 ways to get from Nanaimo to Saturna by bus or ferry
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Bus, line 72 bus, ferry
best- 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
- Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus 72 / ...
- Take the ferry from Victoria to Lyall Harbourferry
5h 30m$59–133Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry
- Take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoriaferry
- Take the ferry from Victoria to Lyall Harbourferry
6h 45m$55–381
Nanaimo to Saturna by bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Saturna is to bus and line 72 bus and ferry which costs $55 - $140 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Saturna is to bus and line 72 bus and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $140.
No, there is no direct ferry from Nanaimo to Saturna. However, there are services departing from Duke Point and arriving at Lyall Harbour via Vancouver and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Nanaimo and Saturna is 175 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Saturna without a car is to bus and line 72 bus and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Nanaimo to Saturna, including transfers.
There are 78+ hotels available in Saturna.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Saturna, BC, Canada?
You can take a ferry from Duke Point to Lyall Harbour via Vancouver and Victoria in around 6h 45m.
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- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888 223 3779
- Website
- BC Ferries
Ferry from Victoria to Lyall Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–85
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $11–27
- Adult
- $24–55
- Car
- $60–85
Ferry from Duke Point to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–170
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $26–45
- Adult
- $55–85
- Car
- $110–170
Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–130
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $18–35
- Adult
- $35–70
- Car
- $85–130
Ferry from Victoria to Lyall Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–85
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $11–27
- Adult
- $24–55
- Car
- $60–85
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