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How to get fromNanaimo to Savary Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Nanaimo to Savary Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Courtenay

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    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Comox, BC - Huskybus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Savary Islandferry ferry
    6h 43m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buckley Bay Rdbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Savary Islandferry ferry
    6h 47m

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  • Distance: 185.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Savary Island. However, you can take the bus to Comox, BC - Husky, walk to Anderton Rd at Guthrie Rd, take the line 1 bus to Comox Ave at Ellis St, walk to Comox, take the ferry to Hornby Island, then take the ferry to Savary Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Savary Island via Hwy 19A at Buckley Bay Rd, Deep Bay Marina, Deep Bay Marina, and Hornby Island in around 6h 47m.

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