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How to get fromVancouver Island to Whistlerby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Whistler by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    2h 5m
    $108–259

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus
    3h 30m
    $88–266

  3. Fly Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YYJ - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    2h 14m
    $92–218

  4. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    2h 20m
    $123–721

  5. Fly Comox Valley Airport to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YQQ - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    2h 26m
    $105–441

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190 km
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Whistler. However, you can fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport, then take the shuttle to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Alternatively, you can fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport, then take the shuttle to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.

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