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How to get fromSan Francisco to Hornby Islandby plane, ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Hornby Island by plane, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane SFO - YQQ
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    10h 1m

  2. Fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane SFO - YBL
    2. Take the taxi from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Comoxtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    8h 21m

  3. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SFO - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Comox, BC - Huskybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    12h 55m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco to Hornby Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,427 km
  • Duration: 10h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Hornby Island. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), walk to Comox Valley Airport, take the line 11 bus to Downtown Courtenay Bay A, walk to Downtown Courtenay Bay C, take the line 1 bus to Comox Ave at Ellis St, walk to Comox, then take the ferry to Hornby Island. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Campbell River Airport (YBL), take the taxi to Comox, then take the ferry to Hornby Island.

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