There are 2 ways to get from Powell River to Nanoose Bay by ferry or bus
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry Ocean Adventures Water Taxi
- Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Deep Bay Marinaferry Ocean Adventures Water Taxi
6h 13mFerry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Powell River to Comoxferry Comox - Powell River
- 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 1507-L / ...
6h 14m$60–137
Powell River to Nanoose Bay by ferry and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Powell River to Nanoose Bay is to ferry and bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Powell River to Nanoose Bay is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $60 - $140.
No, there is no direct ferry from Powell River to Nanoose Bay. However, there are services departing from Powell River and arriving at Deep Bay Marina via Hornby Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Powell River and Nanoose Bay is 101 km.
The best way to get from Powell River to Nanoose Bay without a car is to ferry which takes 6h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Powell River to Nanoose Bay, including transfers.
There are 131+ hotels available in Nanoose Bay.
What companies run services between Powell River, BC, Canada and Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada?
You can take a ferry from Powell River to Northwest Bay Rd at Apollo Dr via Hornby Island, Deep Bay Marina, Deep Bay Marina, and Ravensong Exch in around 6h 13m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger pick-up area to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
- Phone
- +1 250 218 9391
- Website
- Hornby Bus
Ferry from Powell River to Hornby Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Hornby Bus
Ferry from Hornby Island to Deep Bay Marina
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Hornby Bus
- Phone
- +1 888 223 3779
- Website
- BC Ferries
Ferry from Powell River to Comox
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–90
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $12–28
- Adult
- $25–55
- Car
- $60–90
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