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How to get fromVancouver to Cowichan Lakeby plane, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Vancouver to Cowichan Lake by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    2. Drive from Nanaimo Harbour to Cowichan Lakecar car
    1h 39m
    $97–178

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    2. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus bus 70
    4h 58m

  3. Ferry, bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Canada Ave at Station Stbus bus 70
    3. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to South Shore & King Georgebus bus 7
    5h 25m

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver to Cowichan Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152 km
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Cowichan Lake, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Cowichan Lake. However, you can fly to Nanaimo Harbour then drive to Cowichan Lake. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to South Shore & King George via Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons, and Cowichan Commons in around 4h 58m.

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