What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake is to ferry and bus via Bowen Island which costs $160 - $380 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $220 - $430.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake?

The distance between Nanaimo and Courtney Lake is 376 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Courtney Lake?

There are nine+ hotels available in Courtney Lake.

Nanaimo to Courtney Lake - 6 ways to travel via ferry, bus, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake by ferry, bus, plane, shuttle, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Merritt, BCbus Vancouver
6h 51m
Ferry, bus via Bowen Island
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport to Merrittbus Van-Cal
9h 22m
$167–372
Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Merritt, BCbus
5h 39m
$218–374
Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane ZNA - CXH
2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airportshuttle
3. Take the bus from Abbotsford Airport to Merritt, BCbus
5h 22m
$223–424
Fly Nanaimo Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YCD - YLW
2. Take the bus from West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Road to Merritt, BCbus
5h 58m
Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Kamloops Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane YYJ - YKA
3. Drive from Kamloops-Airport-YKA to Courtney Lakecar
7h 5m
$242–558

Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour flights

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20 minAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake.

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Distance: 376.3 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Courtney Lake, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Courtney Lake. However, you can take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Eastbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, take the line 019 bus to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1, walk to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, take the bus to Merritt, BC, then take the taxi to Courtney Lake. Alternatively, you can fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Burrard Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, walk to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, take the bus to Merritt, BC, then take the taxi to Courtney Lake.

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