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How to get fromPowell River to Nanaimoby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Powell River - Powell Lake to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    2h

  2. Ferry, bus

    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
    5h 50m

  3. Ferry, line 99 bus, line 9 bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Deep Bay Marinaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Deep Bay Marina to Ravensong Exchbus bus 99
    4. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus bus 9
    5. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Wallace St at Fitzwilliam Stbus bus 1 / ...
    7h 8m

Powell River - Powell Lake to Vancouver Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Powell River to Nanaimo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.4 km
  • Duration: 2h

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

There is no direct connection from Powell River to Nanaimo. However, you can fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Nanaimo Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Powell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry via Hornby Island, Union Bay, and Union Bay - Union Bay Post Office in around 5h 50m.

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