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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Galiano Island by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    4h 43m

  2. Bus, line 72 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    5h 30m
    $59–133

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, line 620 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12 to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    3h 18m
    $82–263

  4. Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, line 620 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12 to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    3h 39m
    $94–236

  5. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, line 620 bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12 to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    4h 52m
    $97–737

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Galiano Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 120 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Sturdies Bay via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Waterfront Station @ Platform 4, Bridgeport Station @ Platform 2, Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12, Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, and Vancouver in around 4h 43m.

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