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How to get fromWhistler to Lake Cowichanby bus, plane, taxi, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Whistler to Lake Cowichan by bus, plane, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the taxi from Nanaimo Harbour to Lake Cowichantaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $333–509

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus bus 70
    8h 12m

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour flights

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

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  • Distance: 255.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Whistler, BC, Canada and Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Lake Cowichan. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Vancouver Harbour airport, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, then take the taxi to Lake Cowichan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whistler to South Shore & King George via Vancouver Downtown, Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons, and Cowichan Commons in around 8h 12m.

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