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How to get fromParksville to Denman Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Parksville to Denman Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 9 bus, line 99 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at Craig St to Ravensong Exchbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Deep Bay Marinabus bus 99
    3. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Denman Island Eastferry ferry
    3h 22m

  2. Line 9 bus, line 20 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Bay A at Woodgrove Exch to Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus 20 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buckley Bay Rdbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Islandferry ferry
    4h 39m
    $49–83

Parksville to Denman Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Denman Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Parksville to Denman Island. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Ravensong Exch, take the line 99 bus to Deep Bay Marina, walk to Deep Bay Marina, take the ferry to Hornby Island, then take the ferry to Denman Island East. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Denman Island via Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, Bay A at Woodgrove Exch, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Buckley Bay Rd, and Buckley Bay in around 4h 39m.

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