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How to get fromVancouver to Nanoose Bayby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Vancouver to Nanoose Bay by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Plbus bus 9
    3h 29m

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Plbus bus
    2h 52m
    $67–193

  3. Fly Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Front St at Church St to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Plbus bus
    2h 8m
    $83–155

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vancouver to Nanoose Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 88.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Nanoose Bay. However, you can 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 Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Pl. Alternatively, you can 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 Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Pl.

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