There are 2 ways to get from Vancouver Island University to Courtenay by bus or car
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Vancouver Island University to Courtenay by foot and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Vancouver Island University to Courtenay is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver Island University to Courtenay is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver Island University to Courtenay. However, there are services departing from Bay B at VIU Exch and arriving at Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall via Bay B at Downtown Nanaimo Exch and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Vancouver Island University and Courtenay is 122 km. The road distance is 108.8 km.
The best way to get from Vancouver Island University to Courtenay without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $51.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Vancouver Island University to Courtenay, including transfers.
Vancouver Island University to Courtenay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
Vancouver Island University to Courtenay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver Island University to Courtenay is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Vancouver Island University to Courtenay.
There are 31+ hotels available in Courtenay.
What companies run services between Vancouver Island University, BC, Canada and Courtenay, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
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