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How to get fromPowell River to Nanaimoby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Powell River to Nanaimo by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Comoxferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Comox, BC - Husky to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    7h 7m

  2. 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

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  • Distance: 175.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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 take the ferry to Hornby Island, take the ferry to Comox, walk to Comox Ave at Ellis St, take the line 1 bus to Anderton Rd at Guthrie Rd, walk to Comox, BC - Husky, then take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Powell River to Wallace St at Fitzwilliam St via Hornby Island, Deep Bay Marina, Deep Bay Marina, Ravensong Exch, Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, and Bay B at Woodgrove Exch in around 7h 8m.

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