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How to get fromDenman Island to Galiano Islandby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Denman Island to Galiano Island by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Denman Island to Buckley Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Buckley Bay Rd to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Victoria to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    8h 54m
    $103–206

  2. Ferry, bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, fly to Richmond(YVR)

    1. Take the ferry from Denman Island to Buckley Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Buckley Bay Rd to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Richmond(YVR)plane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    7h 21m
    $143–300

  3. Ferry, ferry to Powell River - Powell Lake, fly to Vancouver Harbour, Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Denman Island East to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    3. Fly from Powell River - Powell Lake to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal to Tsawwassenbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    9h 6m

  4. Ferry, bus to Nanaimo, fly to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Denman Island to Buckley Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Buckley Bay Rd to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    4. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $129–343

  5. Ferry, bus to Nanaimo, fly to Coal Harbour Spb

    1. Take the ferry from Denman Island to Buckley Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Buckley Bay Rd to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    4. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    8h 30m
    $119–353

Denman Island to Galiano Island by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Denman Island to Galiano Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Denman Island, BC, Canada and Galiano Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Denman Island to Galiano Island. However, you can take the ferry to Buckley Bay, walk to Buckley Bay Rd, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, walk to Douglas St at Kings Rd, take the line 72 bus to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, walk to Victoria, then take the ferry to Sturdies Bay. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Buckley Bay, walk to Buckley Bay Rd, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay airport, fly to Richmond(YVR), walk to Eastbound Inglis Dr @ Bell Irving St, take the line 412 bus to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only, take the line 620 bus to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, walk to Vancouver, then take the ferry to Sturdies Bay.

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