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How to get fromWhistler to Parksvilleby bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Whistler to Parksville by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus Standard / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    6h 32m

  2. Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    5h 52m
    $98–278

  3. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    5h 9m
    $116–242

  4. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    5h 11m
    $116–269

  5. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    6h 1m
    $136–739

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whistler to Parksville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Whistler, BC, Canada and Parksville, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Parksville. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, 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 Jensen Ave E at Craig St. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Vancouver Harbour airport, 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 Jensen Ave E at Craig St.

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