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How to get fromSydney to Bowen Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 3 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 53m
    $829–1,772

  2. Fly to Victoria International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SYD - YYJ
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Vancouverferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    25h 41m
    $553–2,012

  3. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, ferry

    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
    24h 17m
    $700–2,404

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration17h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$545Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,553.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 53m

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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 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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