How to Travel from
Parksville to Gabriola Island
by Route or Car
Schedule
Parksville, Canada → Gabriola Island, Canada
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Parksville to Gabriola Island
Composite routes from Parksville to Gabriola Island
Cheapest
1 h 14 min
Car
47 km.
from $2
Other
1 h 57 min
Bus, Ferry
40 km.
from $37.91
2 h 13 min
Bus, Ferry
39 km.
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Route Navigator Parksville - Gabriola Island
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209 м
209 м
Turn right onto Jensen Avenue East
Jensen Avenue East, 202 м
202 м
Turn left onto Corfield Street South
Corfield Street South, 227 м
227 м
Turn sharp right onto East Island Highway
East Island Highway, 5 km 849 м
5 km 849 м
Keep right and take 19A South toward Nanaimo
Nanaimo, 19A South, 17 km 397 м
17 km 397 м
Turn left and take 19A South, 1 toward Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo, Horseshoe Bay
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo, Horseshoe Bay, 19A South, 1, 10 km 535 м
10 km 535 м
Keep right onto Terminal Avenue North
Terminal Avenue North, 3 km 857 м
3 km 857 м
Turn left onto Comox Road
Comox Road, 1 km 951 м
1 km 951 м
Turn left
203 м
203 м
Attention, take ferry (Nanaimo Harbour ↔ Descanso Bay)
Nanaimo Harbour ↔ Descanso Bay, 6 km 534 м
6 km 534 м
Leave ferry and continue
1 km 759 м
1 km 759 м
Continue onto South Road
South Road, 1 km 457 м
1 km 457 м
Turn left onto Old Centre Road Trail
Old Centre Road Trail, 2 km 551 м
2 km 551 м
Continue onto Old Centre Road Trail
Old Centre Road Trail, 371 м
371 м
Turn left onto Old Centre Road Trail
Old Centre Road Trail, 1 km 615 м
1 km 615 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Vancouver Island Connector
Bus from Parksville, BC - Community Centre to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$10.18–$21.63
BCTransit
Phone:
250-385-2551
Website:
bctransit.com/choose-transit-system/
Bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Woodgrove
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Other operators
BC Ferries
Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.65–$11.45
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Parksville to Gabriola Island?
The cheapest way to get from Parksville to Gabriola Island is to bus and ferry which costs $16.30 - $42.39 and takes 1h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Parksville to Gabriola Island?
The fastest way to get from Parksville to Gabriola Island is to bus and ferry which takes 1h 57m and costs $16.30 - $42.39 .
How far is it from Parksville to Gabriola Island?
The distance between Parksville and Gabriola Island is 44 km.
How do I travel from Parksville to Gabriola Island without a car?
The best way to get from Parksville to Gabriola Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 1h 57m and costs $16.30 - $42.39 .
How long does it take to get from Parksville to Gabriola Island?
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Parksville to Gabriola Island, including transfers.
Train, bus or fly from Parksville to Gabriola Island?
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Where can I stay near Gabriola Island?
There are 77+ hotels available in Gabriola Island. Prices start at $40.42 per night.
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