What is the cheapest way to get from Pender Island to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Pender Island to Nanaimo is to ferry and line 72 bus and bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pender Island to Nanaimo?

The fastest way to get from Pender Island to Nanaimo is to ferry and line 620 bus and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $70 - $300.

Is there a direct ferry between Pender Island and Nanaimo?

No, there is no direct ferry from Pender Island to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Otter Bay and arriving at Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Pender Island to Nanaimo?

The distance between Pender Island and Nanaimo is 164 km.

How do I travel from Pender Island to Nanaimo without a car?

The best way to get from Pender Island to Nanaimo without a car is to ferry and line 72 bus and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Pender Island to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Pender Island to Nanaimo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 102+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

Pender Island to Nanaimo - 3 ways to travel via ferry, line 72 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Pender Island to Nanaimo by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry, line 72 bus, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Otter Bay to Victoriaferry
2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus 72 / ...
3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
4h 51m
$55–108
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Otter Bay to Vancouverferry Southern Gulf Islands
2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry Van→Nan
5h 14m
Ferry, line 620 bus, fly
1. Take the ferry from Otter Bay to Vancouverferry
2. Take the bus from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Onlybus
3. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane CXH - ZNA
4h 11m
$75–300

Pender Island to Nanaimo by ferry and bus

6Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.4 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Pender Island, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

You can take a ferry from Otter Bay to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal via Vancouver, Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2, Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only, Bridgeport Station @ Platform 1, Waterfront Station @ Platform 5, and Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal in around 5h 14m.

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