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How to get fromCourtenay to Bowen Islandby bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Courtenay to Bowen Island by bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    5h 28m
    $68–220

  2. Taxi to Campbell River Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Courtenay to Campbell River Airport (YBL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YBL - YVR
    3. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    3h 47m
    $276–543

  3. Fly Comox Valley Airport to Vancouver International Airport, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YQQ - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    4h 50m
    $81–422

  4. Line 11 bus to Comox Valley Airport, fly to Coal Harbour Spb, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Courtenay Bay A to Comox Valley Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane YQQ - CXH
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    4h 35m
    $198–435

  5. Bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, fly to Vancouver Harbour, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    5h 18m
    $130–227

  6. Bus to Campbell River Harbour, fly to Vancouver Harbour, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Campbell River Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    4h 58m
    $202–339

Courtenay to Bowen Island by bus and ferry

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Courtenay to Bowen Island. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Departure Bay, take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, then take the ferry to Bowen Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Campbell River Airport (YBL) airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, walk to Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St, take the line 257 bus to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Horseshoe Bay, then take the ferry to Bowen Island.

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