There are 2 ways to get from Nanaimo to Sonora Island by bus or ferry
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Questions & Answers
The distance between Nanaimo and Sonora Island is 163 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Sonora Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Nanaimo to Sonora Island, including transfers.
- Distance: 163.4 km
- Duration: 4h 40m
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Sonora Island, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Sonora Island. However, you can take the bus to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, take the walk to Campbell River, BC, then take the ferry to Barnes Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nanaimo to Sonora Island via Woodgrove Centre Exchange Bay A, Nanaimo, BC - Woodgrove Mall, Campbell River, BC - Bus Depot, and Campbell River, BC in around 6h 34m.
- info@islandlinkbus.com
- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $50
- Book at
- islandlinkbus.com
- Phone
- 1 866 986 3466
- info@tofinobus.com
- Website
- viconnector.com
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Bus Depot to Campbell River, BC - Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $120
- Schedules at
- viconnector.com
- Seniors
- $30 - $40
- Adult
- $35 - $45
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Woodgrove Mall to Campbell River, BC - Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $120
- Schedules at
- viconnector.com
- Seniors
- $31 - $37
- Adult
- $35 - $45
- Phone
- +1 250-287-7577
- info@discoverylaunch.com
- Website
- discoverylaunch.com
Ferry from Campbell River, BC to Barnes Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- discoverylaunch.com
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