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How to get fromWhistler to Courtenayby bus, train, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Whistler to Courtenay by bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train 578
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Courtenaybus bus
    5h 58m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus bus
    7h 55m
    $102–270

  3. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YVR - YQQ
    4h 37m
    $105–453

  4. Bus, train via Vancouver Airport (YVR)

    1. Take the bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train 578
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Courtenaybus bus
    5h 59m

  5. Bus, train via Nanaimo

    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus bus
    6h 24m

  6. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YVR - YBL
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Courtenaybus bus
    4h 53m
    $231–444

  7. Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane CXH - YQQ
    5h 26m
    $206–492

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Whistler, BC, Canada and Courtenay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Courtenay. However, you can take the bus to Burrard Skytrain Station, walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Campbell River Harbour, walk to Campbell River, then take the bus to Courtenay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vancouver International Airport, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), walk to Comox Valley Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Downtown Courtenay Bay A.

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