How to Travel from

Nanaimo to French Creek

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Canada Nanaimo French Creek

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Nanaimo, Canada → French Creek, Canada

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Route Navigator Nanaimo - French Creek

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Continue onto Wharf Street

Wharf Street, 41 м

41 м

Turn left onto Front Street

Front Street, 1 km 619 м

1 km 619 м

Turn right

3 km 596 м

Keep left and drive toward Waddington Road

Waddington Road, 67 м

67 м

Turn right and drive toward Island Highway North

Island Highway North, 26 km 352 м

26 km 352 м

Bus operators

Vancouver Island Connector

Phone:

1 866 986 3466

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

viconnector.com/

Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Bus Depot to Parksville,

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

On demand

Estimated price:

$10.81–$21.63

BCTransit

Phone:

250-385-2551

Website:

bctransit.com/choose-transit-system/

Bus from Jensen Ave E at Craig St to Island

Ave. Duration:

10 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Bus from Front St at Church St to Woodgrove

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay D to Island

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Bus from Fitzwilliam St at Wesley St to Woodgrove

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to French Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to French Creek is to drive which costs $5.43 - $8.70 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to French Creek?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to French Creek is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5.43 - $8.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and French Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Nanaimo to French Creek. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo, BC - Bus Depot and arriving at Island Hwy W at Lee Rd E via Jensen Ave E at Craig St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Nanaimo to French Creek?

The distance between Nanaimo and French Creek is 41 km. The road distance is 41.1 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to French Creek without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to French Creek without a car is to bus and line 9 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to French Creek?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Nanaimo to French Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nanaimo to French Creek bus from?

Nanaimo to French Creek bus services, operated by Vancouver Island Connector, depart from Nanaimo, BC - Bus Depot station.

Where does the Nanaimo to French Creek bus arrive?

Nanaimo to French Creek bus services, operated by Vancouver Island Connector, arrive at Parksville, BC - Community Centre station.

Can I drive from Nanaimo to French Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to French Creek is 41 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Nanaimo to French Creek.

Where can I stay near French Creek?

There are 60+ hotels available in French Creek. Prices start at $53.58 per night.

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is a provincial park in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. Located at the east end of the town, the 347-hectare park features a two-kilometre long stretch of sandy beach, a stand of old-growth Douglas fir trees and 250 vehicle-accessible and 25 walk-in camping spaces. Popular year-round, the park is easily accessible from Highway 19. The sandy beach is the main attraction. At low tide, it stretches nearly a kilometre out into the Strait of Georgia.

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located west of Parksville and borders the small community of Errington on Vancouver Island.

MacMillan Provincial Park

MacMillan Provincial Park is a 301-hectare (740-acre) provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Located 25 km (16 mi) west of Qualicum Beach and 16 km (9 mi) east of Port Alberni, the park straddles Highway 4 and the Island Rail Corridor in central Vancouver Island. It is nestled on the western shore of Cameron Lake, and protects the delta of the Cameron River. The park is home to a famous, 157-hectare (390-acre) stand of ancient Douglas fir, known as Cathedral Grove, which draws visitors from all over the world. The park provides the only highway-accessible protected old-growth Douglas-fir forest in British Columbia. In 2007 Cathedral Grove made the short list on CBC's competition Seven Wonders of Canada.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nanaimo to French Creek

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Route Navigator Nanaimo - French Creek

Transport providers

Bus operators

Vancouver Island Connector

BCTransit

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to French Creek?

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to French Creek?

Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and French Creek?

How far is it from Nanaimo to French Creek?

How do I travel from Nanaimo to French Creek without a car?

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to French Creek?

Where do I catch the Nanaimo to French Creek bus from?

Where does the Nanaimo to French Creek bus arrive?

Can I drive from Nanaimo to French Creek?

Where can I stay near French Creek?