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How to get fromVancouver to Denman Islandby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Denman Island by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buckley Bay Rdbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Islandferry ferry
    6h 29m
    $67–224

  2. Fly Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Lake, ferry

    1. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Lakeplane plane
    2. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Denman Island Eastferry ferry
    4h 1m

  3. Fly Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buckley Bay Rdbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Islandferry ferry
    3h 36m
    $126–212

  4. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Comox Valley Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane CXH - YQQ
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Denman Island Eastferry ferry
    4h 29m

Vancouver to Denman Island by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver to Denman Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Denman Island. However, you can take the line 257 bus to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Horseshoe Bay, take the ferry to Departure Bay, walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buckley Bay Rd, walk to Buckley Bay, then take the ferry to Denman Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Powell River - Powell Lake, walk to Powell River, take the ferry to Hornby Island, then take the ferry to Denman Island East.

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