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How to get fromSquamish to Parksvilleby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Squamish to Parksville by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus Standard / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    5h 27m

  2. Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    3. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus bus
    4h 46m
    $101–272

  3. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the bus from Front St at Church St to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Jensen Ave E at McCarter Stbus bus
    4h 4m
    $115–236

  4. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    3. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus bus
    5h 10m
    $109–269

  5. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    3. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus bus
    5h 59m
    $134–739

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Squamish to Parksville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Squamish, BC, Canada and Parksville, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Squamish to Parksville. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, walk to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 1 bus to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 9 bus to Jensen Ave E at Craig St. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Vancouver Harbour airport, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, walk to Front St at Church St, take the line 1 bus to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 9 bus to Jensen Ave E at McCarter St.

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