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

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There are 7 ways to get from Duncan 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 Duncan, BC 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
    4h 43m
    $60–212

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

    1. Take the taxi from Duncan to Victoria-Airport-YYJtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YYJ - 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
    4h 5m
    $229–391

  3. Bus to Nanaimo Harbour, fly to Vancouver Harbour, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Beverly St at Duncan St to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo 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 43m
    $91–208

  4. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - 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 46m
    $91–702

  5. Bus to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, fly to Coal Harbour Spb, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to Douglas & Viewbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane YWH - CXH
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    5h 8m
    $107–404

  6. Bus to Nanaimo, fly to Coal Harbour Spb, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Beverly St at Duncan St to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    5h 18m
    $66–238

  7. Bus to Nanaimo, fly to Vancouver International Airport, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Beverly St at Duncan St to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - 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
    5h 38m
    $79–235

Duncan to Bowen Island by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 111.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Duncan 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 Victoria-Airport-YYJ 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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