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How to get fromNanaimo to Bowen Islandby ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry Bowen Island - Vancouver
    2h 48m
    $23–173

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    2h 29m
    $63–227

  3. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    2h 31m
    $85–194

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

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - 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
    2h 49m
    $76–228

Nanaimo to Bowen Island by ferry

Calendar49Weekly Ferries
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 57.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a ferry from Departure Bay to Bowen Island via Horseshoe Bay in around 2h 48m.

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