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How to get fromVancouver Island to Gabriola Islandby unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Gabriola Island by unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Vancouver Island to Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Parkunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Park to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Walk from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    2h 15m

  2. Fly, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    2h 50m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vancouver Island to Gabriola Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and Gabriola Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Gabriola Island. However, you can travel to Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Park, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then travel to Gabriola Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH), walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, then travel to Gabriola Island.

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