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How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Pachena Bayby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Pachena Bay by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo to Pachena Baybus bus
    6h 5m
    $133–314

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo to Pachena Baybus bus Nanaimo
    8h 25m
    $87–284

  3. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Nanaimo, bus

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo to Pachena Baybus bus
    7h 43m
    $124–333

  4. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo to Pachena Baybus bus
    6h 55m
    $152–773

Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Pachena Bay by subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Pachena Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Pachena Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Pachena Bay. However, you can fly to Nanaimo (ZNA), walk to Haliburton St at Robins St, take the line 7 bus to Bay F at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 20 bus to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Pachena Bay. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Waterfront Station @ Platform 5, walk to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) airport, fly to Nanaimo (ZNA), walk to Haliburton St at Robins St, take the line 7 bus to Bay F at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 20 bus to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Pachena Bay.

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