There are 3 ways to get from Parksville to Swartz Bay by bus or car
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Bus, line 72 bus
best- 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 1406-L / ...
- Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rdbus 72A / ...
4h 53m$83Drive 168.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Parksville to Swartz Baycar 168.4 km
2h 21m$35–50Bus, line 72 bus via Bay A at Woodgrove Exch
- 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 1406-L / ...
- Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rdbus 72A / ...
5h 55m$54
Parksville to Swartz Bay by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Parksville to Swartz Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Parksville to Swartz Bay is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Parksville to Swartz Bay. However, there are services departing from Parksville - Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way and arriving at Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry and Douglas St at Kings Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Parksville and Swartz Bay is 179 km. The road distance is 168.4 km.
The best way to get from Parksville to Swartz Bay without a car is to bus and line 72 bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $83.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Parksville to Swartz Bay, including transfers.
Parksville to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry station.
Parksville to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parksville to Swartz Bay is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Parksville to Swartz Bay.
There are 111+ hotels available in Swartz Bay.
What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Swartz Bay, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Parksville - Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry, Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge, and Douglas St at Kings Rd in around 4h 53m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
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