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How to get fromHorseshoe Bay to Courtenayby ferry, bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Horseshoe Bay to Courtenay by ferry, bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus Nanaimo
    4h 20m
    $66–183

  2. Line 257 bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YVR - YBL
    3. Take the taxi from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Courtenaytaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $266–504

  3. Line 257 bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YVR - YQQ
    3. Take the bus from Comox Valley Airport to Downtown Courtenay Bay Abus bus
    4h 16m
    $69–377

  4. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Comox Valley Airport, line 11 bus

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane CXH - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Comox Valley Airport to Downtown Courtenay Bay Abus bus
    4h 6m
    $176–400

  5. Line 257 bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Campbell River Harbour, bus

    1. Take the bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    4h 43m
    $200–304

  6. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Tofino SPB, drive

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane plane CXH - YTP
    2. Drive from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Courtenaycar car
    4h 52m
    $323–607

Horseshoe Bay to Courtenay by ferry and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Horseshoe Bay, BC, Canada and Courtenay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Horseshoe Bay to Courtenay. However, you can take the ferry to Departure Bay, walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall. Alternatively, you can take the line 257 bus to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville St, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Campbell River Airport (YBL), then take the taxi to Courtenay.

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