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How to get fromVancouver, BC to Qualicum Beachby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to Qualicum Beach by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    2. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus bus 9
    5h 3m

  2. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Nanaimo, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus bus
    4h 18m
    $67–206

  3. Fly Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus bus
    3h 39m
    $86–170

  4. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus bus
    4h 36m
    $80–203

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, line 1 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at Woodgrove Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus bus
    5h 26m
    $100–673

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vancouver, BC to Qualicum Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver, BC to Qualicum Beach. However, you can take the line 019 bus to Westbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, walk to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 1 bus to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 9 bus to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd W. Alternatively, you can take the line 019 bus to Westbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, walk to Vancouver Harbour airport, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, walk to Front St at Church St, take the line 1 bus to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 9 bus to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd W.

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