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How to get fromVancouver Island to Sunshine Coastby plane, unknown, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Sunshine Coast by plane, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS)plane plane ZNA - YHS
    2. Walk from Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) to Sunshine Coastunknown unknown
    1h 28m

  2. Travel, ferry via Denman Island Trust Area

    1. Walk from Vancouver Island to Comoxunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    4. Walk from Powell River to Sunshine Coastunknown unknown
    5h 9m

  3. Travel, ferry

    1. Walk from Vancouver Island to Comoxunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Powell Riverferry ferry
    3. Walk from Saltery Bay Ferry Terminal to Sunshine Coastunknown unknown
    5h 24m

  4. Travel, ferry #2

    1. Walk from Vancouver Island to Comoxunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Powell Riverferry ferry
    3. Walk from Powell River to Sunshine Coastunknown unknown
    3h 27m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver Island to Sunshine Coast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Sunshine Coast. However, you can fly to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) then travel to Sunshine Coast. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vancouver Island to Sunshine Coast via Comox, Hornby Island, and Powell River in around 5h 9m.

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