There are 2 ways to get from Parksville to Bamfield by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Parksville to Bamfield is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Parksville to Bamfield is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Parksville to Bamfield. However, there are services departing from Parksville - Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way and arriving at Bamfield via Nanaimo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Parksville and Bamfield is 235 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.
The best way to get from Parksville to Bamfield without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Parksville to Bamfield, including transfers.
Parksville to Bamfield bus services, operated by West Coast Trail Express, depart from Nanaimo station.
Parksville to Bamfield bus services, operated by West Coast Trail Express, arrive at Bamfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parksville to Bamfield is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Parksville to Bamfield.
There are one+ hotels available in Bamfield.
What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Bamfield, BC, Canada?
West Coast Trail Express operates a bus from Nanaimo to Bamfield once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 250 477 8700
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Trail Express Homepage
Bus from Nanaimo to Bamfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- West Coast Trail Express Homepage
- Adult
- $80–120
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