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How to get fromPowell River to Chemainusby plane, train, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Powell River to Chemainus by plane, train, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Powell River - Powell Lake to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Nanaimo Harbour to Chemainustaxi taxi
    2h 33m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Comoxferry ferry Comox - Powell River
    2. Take the bus from Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger pick-up area to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus 1507-L / ...
    7h 38m
    $66–143

  3. Ferry, bus via Denman Island Trust Area

    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Union Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Union Bay - Union Bay Post Office to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    9h 18m

Powell River to Chemainus by ferry and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Powell River, BC, Canada and Chemainus, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Powell River to Chemainus. However, you can fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Nanaimo Harbour, then take the taxi to Chemainus. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Powell River to Chemainus Rd at Mill via Comox, Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger pick-up area, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, 1st Ave at Hwy 1, and 1st Ave & Symonds in around 7h 38m.

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