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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, line 9 bus

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    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 Ravensong Exch to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus bus 9
    6h 48m

  2. Ferry, bus

    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

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  • Distance: 127.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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 Deep Bay Marina, walk to Deep Bay Marina, take the line 99 bus to Ravensong Exch, take the line 9 bus to Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, walk to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 1 bus to Wallace St at Fitzwilliam St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Powell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal via Hornby Island, Comox, Comox Ave at Ellis St, Anderton Rd at Guthrie Rd, and Comox, BC - Husky in around 7h 7m.

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