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How to get fromWhistler to Ladysmithby bus, ferry, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Whistler to Ladysmith by bus, ferry, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus Standard / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    6h 24m

  2. Bus, ferry via Bowen Island

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus Standard / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    7h 41m
    $64–232

  3. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    3h 51m
    $184–329

  4. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    4h 12m
    $125–733

  5. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YVR - YYJ
    3. Drive from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Ladysmithcar car
    4h 23m
    $112–250

  6. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo, line 70 bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    3. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to 1st Ave at Hwy 1bus bus
    5h 3m
    $113–266

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whistler to Ladysmith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Ladysmith. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, walk to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, then take the line 70 bus to 1st Ave at Hwy 1. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Vancouver Harbour airport, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, then take the taxi to Ladysmith.

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