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How to get fromWest Vancouver to Bowen Islandby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from West Vancouver to Bowen Island by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Line 256 bus, line 257 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from (Eastbound Chippendale Rd In Westhill Dr Area) to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Blockbus bus 256
    2. Take the bus from Park Royal @ Bay 2 to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus 257 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    1h 59m
    $5–42

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from West Vancouver to Horseshoe Baytaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry Bowen Island - Vancouver
    44 min
    $71–117

West Vancouver to Bowen Island by bus and ferry

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from West Vancouver to Bowen Island. However, you can take the line 256 bus to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Block, 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 the taxi to Horseshoe Bay then take the ferry to Bowen Island.

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