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Bowen Island to Nanaimo ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Bowen Island and Nanaimo takes 2h 47m and the fastest ferry takes 2h 25m. The ferry service runs several times per day from Bowen Island to Nanaimo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration
58 km
Distance
$99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Ferry

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  1. Take the ferry from Bowen Island to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry Bowen Island - Vancouver
  2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
3h
$24–174

Bowen Island to Nanaimo ferry times

Ferries run every 4 hours between Bowen Island and Nanaimo. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bowen Island is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Nanaimo at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bowen Island to Nanaimo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bowen Island to Nanaimo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Bowen Island, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

You can take a ferry from Bowen Island to Departure Bay via Horseshoe Bay in around 3h.

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