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How to get fromCalgary to Thetis Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Calgary to Thetis Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YYC - YCD
    2. Take the ferry from Chemainus to Thetis Islandferry ferry
    7h 22m
    $185–856

  2. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Chemainus to Thetis Islandferry ferry
    10h 3m
    $87–543

  3. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus, ferry

    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 ferry from Chemainus to Thetis Islandferry ferry
    9h 23m
    $278–919

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Calgary to Thetis Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 789.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Thetis Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Thetis Island. However, you can take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD), walk to Nanaimo Airport, take the line 70 bus to 1st Ave at Hwy 1, walk to 1st Ave & Symonds, take the line 34 bus to Pine & Daniel, walk to Chemainus, then take the ferry to Thetis Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), walk to Victoria International Airport, take the bus to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, walk to Douglas & Kings, take the bus to Village Green Mall, take the line 6 bus to Esplanade & Oak - Thetis/Penelakut Ferry, walk to Chemainus, then take the ferry to Thetis Island.

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