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How to get fromDeparture Bay ferry terminal to Whistlerby ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Whistler by ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus Standard / ...
    5h 35m
    $54–225

  2. Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbour, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus
    3h 37m
    $113–215

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    4h
    $111–266

  4. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    4h 50m
    $131–736

Departure Bay ferry terminal to Whistler by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Whistler.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Departure Bay ferry terminal, BC, Canada and Whistler, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Whistler. However, you can walk to Departure Bay, take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, walk to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, take the line 257 bus to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, walk to Vancouver Downtown, then take the bus to Whistler. Alternatively, you can walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay airport, fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Vancouver Downtown, then take the bus to Whistler.

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