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How to get fromPenelakut Island to Nanaimoby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Penelakut Island to Nanaimo by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, line 34 bus, line 70 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Penelakut Island to Chemainusferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pine & Daniel to 1st Ave & Symondsbus bus 34
    3. Take the bus from 1st Ave at Hwy 1 to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus 70
    3h 37m
    $9–45

  2. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Penelakut Island to Chemainusferry ferry Chemainus - Thetis Island - Penelakut Island
    2. Take the taxi from Chemainus to Nanaimotaxi taxi
    1h 3m
    $103–169

Penelakut Island to Nanaimo by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Penelakut Island to Nanaimo. However, you can take the ferry to Chemainus, walk to Pine & Daniel, take the line 34 bus to 1st Ave & Symonds, walk to 1st Ave at Hwy 1, then take the line 70 bus to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Chemainus then take the taxi to Nanaimo.

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