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How to get fromNanaimo to Texada Islandby bus, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Texada Island by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry, line 13 bus

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    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
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Powell Riverferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Westview Ferry Terminal to Shelter Point & Gillies Baybus bus 13
    6h 52m
    $60–138

  2. Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbour, train, line 13 bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Westview Ferry Terminal to Shelter Point & Gillies Baybus bus
    4h 37m

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train, ferry, line 13 bus

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Powell River to Texada Islandferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Blubber Bay Ferry Terminal to Shelter Point & Gillies Baybus bus
    5h 7m

  4. Fly Nanaimo to Powell River Airport, line 13 bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Powell River Airport (YPW)plane plane ZNA - YPW
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre Mall Bay A to Shelter Point & Gillies Baybus bus
    5h 38m
    $212–439

Nanaimo to Texada Island by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Texada Island. However, you can take the bus to Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger drop-off area, walk to Comox, take the ferry to Powell River, walk to Westview Ferry Terminal, then take the line 13 bus to Shelter Point & Gillies Bay. Alternatively, you can fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Powell River - Powell Lake, walk to Westview Ferry Terminal, then take the line 13 bus to Shelter Point & Gillies Bay.

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