Rome2Rio

How to get fromCalgary to Lake Cowichanby plane, bus, ferry, taxi, train, or busferry

Find Transport to Lake Cowichan

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Lake Cowichan by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, train, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YYC - YCD
    6h 3m
    $134–821

  2. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YYC - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Village Green Mallbus bus
    8h 35m
    $85–494

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Departure Bay to Lake Cowichantaxi taxi
    18h 45m
    $372–671

  4. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YYC - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry to Lake Cowichantaxi taxi
    8h 17m
    $388–1,000

  5. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YYC - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Village Green Mallbus bus
    9h 18m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Victoriabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Legislature Terminal to Village Green Mallbus bus 66
    23h 38m
    $121–313

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Calgary to Lake Cowichan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 818.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada?

WestJet and Air Canada fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 3 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.