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How to get fromVancouver to Bowen Islandby train, ferry, bus, tram, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Bowen Island by train, ferry, bus, tram, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry Bowen Island - Vancouver
    9h 37m
    $146–340

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry Bowen Island - Vancouver
    11h 41m
    $91–173

  3. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    3. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    6h 43m
    $446–1,057

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SEA - YVR
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    7h 54m
    $289–1,122

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    7h 58m
    $303–799

Vancouver to Bowen Island by train, subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 547.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Bowen Island. However, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, take the line 257 bus to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Horseshoe Bay, then take the ferry to Bowen Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Bowen Island via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Vancouver, East-Van, Vancouver Art Gallery, Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, and Horseshoe Bay in around 11h 41m.

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