Rome2Rio

How to get fromNorth Vancouver to Courtenayby ferry, plane, taxi, bus, or car

Find Transport to Courtenay

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from North Vancouver to Courtenay by ferry, plane, taxi, bus, 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.

  1. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    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
    2h 58m
    $266–514

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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
    6h 11m
    $69–192

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

    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    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
    3h 50m
    $79–387

  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
    3h 40m
    $196–400

  5. Ferry to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Campbell River Harbour, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    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 15m
    $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 25m
    $333–607

North Vancouver to Courtenay by bus and ferry

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from North Vancouver to Courtenay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between North Vancouver, BC, Canada and Courtenay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from North Vancouver to Courtenay. However, you can take the ferry to Waterfront Station Southbound, walk to Waterfront Station @ Platform 4, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southbound Lonsdale Ave @ W Keith Rd to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall via Park Royal @ Bay 2, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Horseshoe Bay, Departure Bay, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 11m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.