What is the cheapest way to get from Parksville to Merritt?

The cheapest way to get from Parksville to Merritt is to ferry and drive which costs $75 - $260 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parksville to Merritt?

The fastest way to get from Parksville to Merritt is to ferry and drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $75 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Parksville and Merritt?

No, there is no direct bus from Parksville to Merritt. However, there are services departing from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St and arriving at Voght St at Mamette Ave via Woodgrove Exch Bay A, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada, Victoria, Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station and Wagon's West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.

How far is it from Parksville to Merritt?

The distance between Parksville and Merritt is 441 km.

How do I travel from Parksville to Merritt without a car?

The best way to get from Parksville to Merritt without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $130 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Parksville to Merritt?

It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Parksville to Merritt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parksville to Merritt bus from?

Parksville to Merritt bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada station.

Where does the Parksville to Merritt bus arrive?

Parksville to Merritt bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria, BC - Capital City Station.

Where can I stay near Merritt?

There are seven+ hotels available in Merritt.

Parksville to Merritt - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and bus and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Parksville to Merritt by ferry, bus, car, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Merritt, BCbus Vancouver
12h 5m
$135–358
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Merrittcar
5h 20m
$80–254
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Victoria to Vancouverbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Merritt, BCbus
14h 59m
$153–225

Parksville to Merritt by bus and busferry

14Weekly Services

14h 59mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Parksville to Merritt.

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Distance: 440.9 km
Duration: 12h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Parksville to Merritt. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Woodgrove Exch Bay D, walk to Woodgrove Exch Bay B, take the line 1 bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch G Bay, take the taxi to Duke Point, take the ferry to Vancouver, walk to Tsawwassen, take the bus to Vancouver, walk to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, take the bus to Merritt, BC, walk to Wagon's West, then take the line 1 bus to Voght St at Mamette Ave. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Parksville to Merritt via Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay in around 5h 20m.

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