There are 3 ways to get from Victoria to Parksville by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus Victoria
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'waybus Nanaimo
3h 30m$80Drive 146.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Victoria to Parksvillecar 146.9 km
2h$30–43Bus via Bay B at Woodgrove Exch
- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus Victoria
3h 49m$48
Victoria to Parksville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Victoria to Parksville is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Victoria to Parksville is to drive which takes 2h and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Victoria to Parksville. However, there are services departing from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn and arriving at Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Victoria and Parksville is 146 km. The road distance is 146.9 km.
The best way to get from Victoria to Parksville without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $80.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Victoria to Parksville, including transfers.
Victoria to Parksville bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn station.
Victoria to Parksville bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Victoria to Parksville is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Victoria to Parksville.
There are 67+ hotels available in Parksville.
What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Parksville, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 30m.
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- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $35
Bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $45
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