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How to get fromNanaimo to Texada Islandby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry, line 13 bus

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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 Powell Riverferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Westview Ferry Terminal to Shelter Point & Gillies Baybus bus 13
    8h 40m

  2. Ferry, line 13 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Westview Ferry Terminal to Shelter Point & Gillies Baybus bus 13
    9h 45m

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  • Distance: 209.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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, 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, 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 take a bus from Front St at Museum Way to Shelter Point & Gillies Bay via Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, Ravensong Exch, Deep Bay Marina, Deep Bay Marina, Hornby Island, Powell River, and Westview Ferry Terminal in around 9h 45m.

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