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How to get fromRichmond to North Cowichanby plane, taxi, busferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to North Cowichan by plane, taxi, busferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbour, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the taxi from Nanaimo Harbour to North Cowichantaxi taxi
    1h
    $215–332

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    2. Take the taxi from Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons to North Cowichantaxi taxi
    2h 15m
    $107–666

  3. Bus and ferry, taxi

    1. Take the busferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Baybusferry bus ferry Vancouver to Victoria / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Swartz Bay to North Cowichantaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $203–327

  4. Fly Richmond to Thetis Island Telegraph Harbour, ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Richmond to Thetis Island Telegraph Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the ferry from Thetis Island to Chemainusferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Chemainus to North Cowichantaxi taxi
    2h 15m
    $124–263

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane YVR - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stnbus bus
    3h 8m
    $129–368

  6. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoriaferry ferry Vancouver - Victoria
    2. Take the taxi from Victoria to North Cowichantaxi taxi
    4h 44m
    $224–394

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Centre to Vancouver Art Gallerybus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus bus 70
    6h 24m

Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Richmond to North Cowichan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 100 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Richmond, BC, Canada and North Cowichan, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Richmond to North Cowichan. However, you can fly to Nanaimo Harbour then take the taxi to North Cowichan. Alternatively, you can take the line 620 bus to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, walk to Tsawwassen, take the vehicle to Swartz Bay, then take the taxi to North Cowichan.

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