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How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Courtenayby plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Courtenay by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YVR - YBL
    2. Take the taxi from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Courtenaytaxi taxi
    1h 15m
    $267–489

  2. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, line 11 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YVR - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Comox Valley Airport to Downtown Courtenay Bay Abus bus
    2h 7m
    $67–361

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus Nanaimo
    6h 35m
    $72–199

Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Courtenay by subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Courtenay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Courtenay. However, you can fly to Campbell River Airport (YBL) then take the taxi to Courtenay. Alternatively, you can take a subway from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1 to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Horseshoe Bay, Departure Bay, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 35m.

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