What is the cheapest way to get from Parksville to Lake Cowichan?

The cheapest way to get from Parksville to Lake Cowichan is to line 9 bus and bus which costs $12 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parksville to Lake Cowichan?

The fastest way to get from Parksville to Lake Cowichan is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Parksville and Lake Cowichan?

No, there is no direct bus from Parksville to Lake Cowichan. However, there are services departing from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St and arriving at South Shore & King George via Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch and Cowichan Commons. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Parksville to Lake Cowichan?

The distance between Parksville and Lake Cowichan is 117 km. The road distance is 109.2 km.

How do I travel from Parksville to Lake Cowichan without a car?

The best way to get from Parksville to Lake Cowichan without a car is to line 9 bus and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Parksville to Lake Cowichan?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Parksville to Lake Cowichan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parksville to Lake Cowichan bus from?

Parksville to Lake Cowichan bus services, operated by BC Transit - Nanaimo, depart from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St station.

Where does the Parksville to Lake Cowichan bus arrive?

Parksville to Lake Cowichan bus services, operated by BC Transit - Nanaimo, arrive at Bay D at Woodgrove Exch station.

Can I drive from Parksville to Lake Cowichan?

Yes, the driving distance between Parksville to Lake Cowichan is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Parksville to Lake Cowichan.

Where can I stay near Lake Cowichan?

There are 12+ hotels available in Lake Cowichan.

Parksville to Lake Cowichan - 4 ways to travel via line 9 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Parksville to Lake Cowichan by bus or car

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Line 9 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus 9
2. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus 70
4h 29m
$12
Drive 109.2 km
1. Drive from Parksville to Lake Cowichancar 109.2 km
1h 25m
$22–32
Line 9 bus, bus, line 7 bus via Nanaimo
1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus 9
2. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Canada Ave at Station Stbus 70
3. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to South Shore & King Georgebus 7
4h 56m
$12
Line 9 bus, bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus 9
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Duncan, BCbus
3. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to South Shore & King Georgebus 7
5h 7m
$47

Parksville to Lake Cowichan by bus

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.1 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to South Shore & King George via Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons, and Cowichan Commons in around 4h 29m.

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