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How to get fromGaliano Island to Gabriola Islandby ferry, bus, plane, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Galiano Island to Gabriola Island by ferry, bus, plane, or unknown

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  1. Ferry, line 620 bus, fly to Nanaimo, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Sturdies Bay to Vancouverferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Onlybus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    4. Walk from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    3h 31m

  2. Ferry, line 620 bus, fly to Nanaimo Airport, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Sturdies Bay to Vancouverferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Onlybus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    4. Walk from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    3h 45m

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Galiano Island to Gabriola Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 117.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Galiano Island to Gabriola Island. However, you can take the ferry to Vancouver, walk to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2, take the line 620 bus to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only, walk to Bridgeport Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Nanaimo (ZNA), then travel to Gabriola Island. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Vancouver, walk to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2, take the line 620 bus to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only, walk to Bridgeport Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD), then travel to Gabriola Island.

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