What is the cheapest way to get from Swartz Bay to Parksville?

The cheapest way to get from Swartz Bay to Parksville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swartz Bay to Parksville?

The fastest way to get from Swartz Bay to Parksville is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Swartz Bay and Parksville?

No, there is no direct bus from Swartz Bay to Parksville. However, there are services departing from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd and arriving at Jensen Ave E at Craig St via Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Bay B at Woodgrove Exch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct ferry between Swartz Bay and Parksville?

No, there is no direct ferry from Swartz Bay to Parksville. However, there are services departing from Victoria and arriving at Departure Bay via Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Swartz Bay to Parksville?

The distance between Swartz Bay and Parksville is 168 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.

How do I travel from Swartz Bay to Parksville without a car?

The best way to get from Swartz Bay to Parksville without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $280 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Swartz Bay to Parksville?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Swartz Bay to Parksville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swartz Bay to Parksville bus from?

Swartz Bay to Parksville bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria, depart from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd station.

Where does the Swartz Bay to Parksville bus arrive?

Swartz Bay to Parksville bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria, arrive at Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave station.

Can I drive from Swartz Bay to Parksville?

Yes, the driving distance between Swartz Bay to Parksville is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Swartz Bay to Parksville.

Where can I stay near Parksville?

There are 74+ hotels available in Parksville.

Swartz Bay to Parksville - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swartz Bay to Parksville by taxi, bus, ferry, car, or busferry

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Swartz Bay to Mill Bay, BCtaxi
2. Take the bus from Mill Bay, BC to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'waybus
3h 46m
$285–323
Bus and ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassenbusferry Vancouver to Victoria / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
6h 34m
$28–230
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Vancouverferry Vancouver - Victoria
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
6h 26m
$47–286
Drive 167.5 km
1. Drive from Swartz Bay to Parksvillecar 167.5 km
2h 20m
$34–49
Line 72 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus 70X / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus Victoria
5h 47m
$51

Swartz Bay to Parksville by ferry and bus

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.9 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Swartz Bay, BC, Canada and Parksville, BC, Canada?

You can take a ferry from Victoria to Jensen Ave E at Craig St via Vancouver, Departure Bay, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, and Bay B at Woodgrove Exch in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd to Jensen Ave E at Craig St via Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, and Bay B at Woodgrove Exch in around 5h 47m.

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