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How to get fromNanaimo to Winter Harbourby bus, taxi, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Winter Harbour by bus, taxi, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville Stbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St to Winter Harbourtaxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $269–309

  2. Drive  455.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nanaimo to Winter Harbourcar car 455.1 km
    6h 32m
    $82–118

  3. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YVR - YZT
    3. Take the taxi from Port-Hardy-Airport-YZT to Winter Harbourtaxi taxi
    6h 29m

  4. Fly from Nanaimo, taxi

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane ZNA - YZT
    2. Take the taxi from Port-Hardy-Airport-YZT to Winter Harbourtaxi taxi
    4h 40m
    $512–884

  5. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YYJ - YZT
    3. Take the taxi from Port-Hardy-Airport-YZT to Winter Harbourtaxi taxi
    9h 53m
    $638–858

  6. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YCD - YZT
    2. Take the taxi from Port-Hardy-Airport-YZT to Winter Harbourtaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $553–1,013

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Winter Harbour, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Winter Harbour. However, you can take the bus to Campbell River, take the bus to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St, then take the taxi to Winter Harbour. Alternatively, you can drive from Nanaimo to Winter Harbour in around 6h 32m.

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