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Nanaimo to Bowen Island ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Nanaimo and Bowen Island takes 3h 30m and the fastest ferry takes 2h 10m. The ferry service runs several times per day from Nanaimo to Bowen Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration
58 km
Distance
$97
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Nanaimo to Bowen Island ferry times

Ferries run every 4 hours between Nanaimo and Bowen Island. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nanaimo is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Bowen Island at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a ferry from Departure Bay to Bowen Island via Horseshoe Bay in around 2h 48m.

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