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How to get fromSan Francisco to Bowen Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Bowen Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SFO - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    7h 10m
    $212–1,016

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    28h 55m
    $235–449

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    32h 2m
    $454–923

  4. Fly from Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane OAK - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    8h 58m
    $356–910

San Francisco to Bowen Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,352.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Bowen Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Bowen Island. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, walk to Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St, take the line 257 bus to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Horseshoe Bay, then take the ferry to Bowen Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Bowen Island via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtown, Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, and Horseshoe Bay in around 28h 55m.

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