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How to get fromSidney to Thetis Islandby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sidney to Thetis Island by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Line 72 bus, bus, line 6 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Fifth St at Beacon Ave - Sidney Town Ctr to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus bus 72A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stnbus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to Esplanade & Oak - Thetis/Penelakut Ferrybus bus 6
    4. Take the ferry from Chemainus to Thetis Islandferry ferry
    6h 12m
    $12–54

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Sidney to Chemainuscar car
    2. Take the ferry from Chemainus to Thetis Islandferry ferry Chemainus - Thetis Island - Penelakut Island
    1h 53m
    $22–72

  3. Line 72 bus, bus, line 6 bus, ferry via Village Green Mall

    1. Take the bus from Fifth St at Beacon Ave - Sidney Town Ctr to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus bus 72A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Village Green Mallbus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Esplanade & Oak - Thetis/Penelakut Ferrybus bus 6
    4. Take the ferry from Chemainus to Thetis Islandferry ferry
    6h 24m
    $12–54

Sidney to Thetis Island by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Sidney, BC, Canada and Thetis Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Sidney to Thetis Island. However, you can take the bus to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, walk to Douglas & Kings, take the bus to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn, take the line 6 bus to Esplanade & Oak - Thetis/Penelakut Ferry, walk to Chemainus, then take the ferry to Thetis Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sidney to Thetis Island via Chemainus in around 1h 53m.

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