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How to get fromOrcas Island to Comoxby ferry, train, bus, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Orcas Island to Comox by ferry, train, bus, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus bus
    13h 34m
    $195–443

  2. Ferry, shuttle, bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Burlington Airporter Office to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    4. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YVR - YQQ
    9h 15m
    $149–558

  3. Ferry, shuttle, bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Burlington Airporter Office to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus
    4. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane CXH - YQQ
    10h 8m
    $263–613

  4. Ferry, shuttle, bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Burlington Airporter Office to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    4. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YVR - YBL
    5. Take the taxi from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Comoxtaxi taxi
    9h 55m
    $346–676

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Orcas Island, WA, USA and Comox, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Orcas Island to Comox. However, you can take the ferry to Anacortes, take the taxi to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, take the train to Vancouver, walk to Vancouver, take the bus to Tsawwassen, walk to Vancouver, take the ferry to Departure Bay, walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry, take the bus to Courtenay, walk to Driftwood Mall Bay A, then take the line 1 bus to Comox Ave at Ellis St. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Anacortes, walk to Anacortes Ferry Dock, take the shuttle to Burlington Airporter Office, take the shuttle to Bellingham Airport, walk to Bellingham Airport, take the bus to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, walk to Bridgeport Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), then take the taxi to Comox.

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