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How to get fromVictoria to Gabriola Islandby bus, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Victoria to Gabriola Island by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus 1409-L / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islandferry ferry Nanaimo Harbour - Gabriola Island
    3h 29m
    $51–88

  2. Bus, ferry via Duncan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Douglas & Discovery to Village Green Mallbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus 70
    3. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islandferry ferry
    4h 29m
    $8–45

  3. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Nanaimo, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YWH - ZNA
    2. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islandferry ferry
    2h 58m
    $57–434

  4. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Coal Harbour Spb, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane YWH - CXH
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islandferry ferry
    3h 1m

  5. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt Airport to Coal Harbour Spb Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt Airport to Coal Harbour Spb Airportplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islandferry ferry
    2h 56m

  6. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YWH - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islandferry ferry
    3h 20m

Victoria to Gabriola Island by bus and ferry

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Victoria to Gabriola Island. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry, take the bus to Bay B at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, walk to Nanaimo Harbour, then take the ferry to Gabriola Island. 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, walk to Nanaimo Harbour, then take the ferry to Gabriola Island.

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