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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    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
    7h 49m
    $84–277

  2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb, 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
    6h 5m
    $124–321

  3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo to Pachena Baybus bus
    7h 30m
    $134–323

Vancouver to Pachena Bay by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Pachena Bay. However, you can take the line 257 bus to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Horseshoe Bay, take the ferry to Departure Bay, walk to Nanaimo, then take the bus to Pachena Bay. Alternatively, 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.

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