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How to get fromVancouver Island to San Juan Islandby unknown, bus, ferry, train, taxi, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver Island to San Juan Island by unknown, bus, ferry, train, taxi, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Travel, bus, ferry, train, taxi

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    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 Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Bellingham Amtrak Station to 10th St and Q Avetaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harborferry ferry
    14h 3m

  2. Travel, bus, ferry, shuttle

    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 bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Poly Clinic Madisonbus bus
    6. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    7. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harborferry ferry
    17h 27m

  3. Travel to Campbell River Harbour, fly, train, ferry

    1. Walk from Vancouver Island to Campbell River Harbourunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Campbell River Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harborferry ferry
    10h 8m

  4. Travel, bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, fly, bus, taxi, ferry

    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. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bellingham Bus Stop to 10th St and Q Avetaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harborferry ferry
    11h 42m

Campbell River Harbour to Vancouver Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver Island to San Juan Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 3m

What companies run services between Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and San Juan Island, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to San Juan Island. However, you can travel to Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Park, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Departure Bay, take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, take the taxi to Cypress Mountain, take the bus to East-Van, walk to Vancouver, take the train to Bellingham Amtrak Station, take the taxi to 10th St and Q Ave, take the line 410 bus to WA State Ferry, walk to Anacortes, then take the ferry to Friday Harbor. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vancouver Island to Friday Harbor via Cumberland Third St bus stop, Peace Park, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, Victoria, Port Angeles, Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, Poly Clinic Madison, Seattle, WA - Convention Center, Anacortes Ferry Dock, and Anacortes in around 17h 27m.

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