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How to get fromBurnaby to Bowen Islandby bus, ferry, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Burnaby to Bowen Island by bus, ferry, or subway

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  1. Line 257 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus 257
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry Bowen Island - Vancouver
    2h 21m
    $11–56

  2. Bus, line 257 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westbound Hastings St @ Duthie Ave to Burrard Station @ Bay 6bus bus R5
    2. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus 257
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    2h 45m
    $8–49

  3. Subway, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Production Way-University Station @ Platform 2 to Burrard Station @ Platform 1subway subway
    2. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus 257
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    2h 40m
    $8–49

Burnaby to Bowen Island by subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Burnaby to Bowen Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Burnaby to Bowen Island. However, you can take the subway to Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 1, walk to Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 3, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, take the line 257 bus to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Horseshoe Bay, then take the ferry to Bowen Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westbound Hastings St @ Duthie Ave to Bowen Island via Burrard Station @ Bay 6, Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, and Horseshoe Bay in around 2h 45m.

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