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How to get fromSydney to Bowen Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Bowen Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SYD - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    18h 52m
    $876–1,671

  2. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SYD - YCD
    2. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    23h 56m
    $797–2,803

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration17h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,553.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 52m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bowen Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Bowen Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD), walk to Nanaimo Airport, take the line 70 bus to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 20 bus to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Departure Bay, take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, then take the ferry to Bowen Island.

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