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How to get fromBellingham to Cortes Islandby car, train, ferry, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Bellingham to Cortes Island by car, train, ferry, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train, ferry, travel

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    1. Drive from Bellingham to Vancouver Harbourcar car
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train 578
    3. Take the ferry from Campbell River to Quadra Islandferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Quadra Island to Cortes Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Cortes Island to Cortes Islandunknown unknown
    4h 40m

  2. Bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to Canada Placebus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train 578
    3. Take the ferry from Campbell River to Quadra Islandferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Quadra Island to Cortes Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Cortes Island to Cortes Islandunknown unknown
    8h 35m

  3. Train, fly, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YVR - YBL
    3. Take the ferry from Campbell River to Quadra Islandferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Quadra Island to Cortes Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Cortes Island to Cortes Islandunknown unknown
    6h 59m

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Cortes Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Cortes Island. However, you can drive to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Campbell River Harbour, walk to Campbell River, take the ferry to Quadra Island, drive to Quadra Island, take the ferry to Cortes Island, then travel to Cortes Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holly St at J St to Cortes Island via Bellingham Airport, Canada Place, Vancouver Harbour, Campbell River Harbour, Campbell River, Quadra Island, Quadra Island, and Cortes Island in around 8h 35m.

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