There are 2 ways to get from Powell River to Lake Cowichan by ferry, bus, or plane
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- Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry
- Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Comoxferry
- Take the bus from Comox, BC - Husky to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Duncan, BCbus
10h 45mFly, ferry, bus
- Fly from Powell River - Powell Lake to Vancouver Harbourplane
- Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus
6h 38m
Powell River - Powell Lake to Vancouver Harbour flights
Questions & Answers
The distance between Powell River and Lake Cowichan is 260 km.
The best way to get from Powell River to Lake Cowichan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Powell River to Lake Cowichan, including transfers.
There are 12+ hotels available in Lake Cowichan.
What companies run services between Powell River, BC, Canada and Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Powell River to Lake Cowichan. However, you can take the ferry to Hornby Island, take the ferry to Comox, walk to Comox Ave at Ellis St, take the line 1 bus to Anderton Rd at Guthrie Rd, walk to Comox, BC - Husky, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Duncan, BC, then take the line 7 bus to South Shore & King George. Alternatively, you can fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, walk to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the bus to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons, walk to Cowichan Commons, then take the line 7 bus to South Shore & King George.
- [email protected]
- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Comox, BC - Husky to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Duncan, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $38
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $38
- Phone
- +1 250 390 4531
- [email protected]
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/nanaimo/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 250 218 9391
- Website
- hornbybus.com
Ferry from Powell River to Hornby Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://hornbybus.com/
Ferry from Hornby Island to Comox
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://hornbybus.com/
- Phone
- 236-362-1045
- [email protected]
- Website
- hullo.com
Ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://hullo.com/
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 How to get from JFK to New York City, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.






