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How to get fromWest Vancouver to Vancouver Islandby bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from West Vancouver to Vancouver Island by bus or plane

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  1. Line 256 bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

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    1. Take the bus from (Eastbound Chippendale Rd In Westhill Dr Area) to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Blockbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    2h 16m
    $61–204

  2. Line 256 bus, line 250 bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the bus from (Eastbound Chippendale Rd In Westhill Dr Area) to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Blockbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Royal @ Bay 5 to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2h 33m
    $74–201

  3. Line 256 bus, line 250 bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the bus from (Eastbound Chippendale Rd In Westhill Dr Area) to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Blockbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Royal @ Bay 5 to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    2h 43m
    $89–671

  4. Line 256 bus, line 250 bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the bus from (Eastbound Chippendale Rd In Westhill Dr Area) to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Blockbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Royal @ Bay 5 to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YVR - YQQ
    2h 50m
    $69–381

  5. Line 256 bus, line 250 bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport

    1. Take the bus from (Eastbound Chippendale Rd In Westhill Dr Area) to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Blockbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Royal @ Bay 5 to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YVR - YBL
    2h 55m
    $139–341

  6. Line 256 bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the bus from (Eastbound Chippendale Rd In Westhill Dr Area) to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Blockbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane CXH - YQQ
    2h 41m
    $176–404

Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

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Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from West Vancouver to Vancouver Island. However, you can take the line 256 bus to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Block, walk to Park Royal @ Bay 5, take the line 250 bus to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, walk to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) airport, then fly to Nanaimo (ZNA). Alternatively, you can take the line 256 bus to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Block, walk to Park Royal @ Bay 5, take the line 250 bus to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville St, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, then fly to Nanaimo (ZNA).

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