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How to get fromVancouver Island to Canadian Rockiesby plane, bus, unknown, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Canadian Rockies by plane, bus, unknown, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Prince George Airport (YXS)plane plane YYJ - YXS
    2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Tete Jaune: Lodge Campgroundbus bus
    3. Walk from Tete Jaune: Lodge Campground to Canadian Rockiesunknown unknown
    6h 27m

  2. Travel, bus, ferry, train

    1. Walk from Vancouver Island to Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Parkunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Park to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Vancouver to Valemounttrain train
    5. Walk from Valemount to Canadian Rockiesunknown unknown
    23h 16m

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Prince George Airport (YXS) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 895.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Canadian Rockies. However, you can fly to Prince George Airport (YXS), take the taxi to Prince George, BC, take the bus to Tete Jaune: Lodge Campground, then travel to Canadian Rockies. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vancouver Island to Canadian Rockies via Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Park, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Valemount in around 23h 16m.

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