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How to get fromSavary Island to Nanaimoby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Savary Island to Nanaimo by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Savary Island to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Union Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Buckley Bay Rd to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    7h 37m

  2. Ferry, bus via Courtenay

    1. Take the ferry from Savary Island 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 52m

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  • Distance: 157.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Savary Island, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Savary Island to Nanaimo. However, you can take the ferry to Hornby Island, take the ferry to Union Bay, walk to Hwy 19A at Union Bay, take the line 10 bus to Hwy 19A at Buckley Bay Rd, then take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Savary Island 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 52m.

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