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How to get fromParksville to Whistlerby ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Parksville to Whistler by ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus Standard / ...
    7h 2m

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus
    6h 25m
    $94–279

  3. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    5h
    $114–269

  4. Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbour, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus
    5h 12m
    $145–255

  5. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    5h 49m
    $134–739

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Parksville to Whistler.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Whistler, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Parksville to Whistler. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, walk to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, take the line 1 bus to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, walk to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Vancouver Downtown, then take the bus to Whistler. Alternatively, you can take the line 9 bus to Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, walk to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, take the line 1 bus to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 7 bus to Victoria Rd at Rainer St, walk to Nanaimo (ZNA) airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport, then take the shuttle to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.

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