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How to get fromVancouver to Courtenayby plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Courtenay by plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Comox Valley Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane PDX - YQQ
    7h 43m
    $561–1,111

  2. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    11h 22m
    $249–1,059

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    13h 23m
    $339–538

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    15h 5m
    $307–592

  5. Fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane PDX - YBL
    2. Take the taxi from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Courtenaytaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $888–1,578

Vancouver to Courtenay by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) 3 times a day.

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