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How to get fromParksville to Horseshoe Bayby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Parksville to Horseshoe Bay by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    3h 15m
    $56–175

  2. Line 9 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 ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    4h 9m
    $27–146

  3. Bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, fly to Vancouver Harbour, line 257 bus

    1. Take the bus from Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3h 4m
    $118–182

  4. Line 9 bus to Nanaimo Harbour, fly to Vancouver Harbour, line 257 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3h 40m
    $92–176

  5. Line 9 bus, line 1 bus to Nanaimo, fly to Coal Harbour Spb

    1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus
    3. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    4h 16m
    $67–206

  6. Line 9 bus to Nanaimo, fly to Vancouver International Airport, line 257 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    3. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4h 35m
    $80–203

Parksville to Horseshoe Bay by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 86.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Horseshoe Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Parksville to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Departure Bay, then take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay airport, fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, then take the line 257 bus to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal.

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