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How to get fromSquamish to Vancouver Islandby bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Squamish to Vancouver Island by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

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    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    2h 30m
    $87–263

  2. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2h 55m
    $100–260

  3. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    3h 5m
    $115–730

  4. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YVR - YQQ
    3h 12m
    $100–440

  5. Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane CXH - YQQ
    2h 55m
    $202–463

Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 125.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Squamish, BC, Canada and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Squamish to Vancouver Island. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) airport, then fly to Nanaimo (ZNA). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, then fly to Nanaimo (ZNA).

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