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How to get fromWhistler to Powell Riverby bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Whistler to Powell River by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whistler Gate Loop to Vancouver, BC - Burrard Stationbus bus Whistler to Vancouver
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train 267
    3h 35m

  2. Bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Powell River Airport (YPW)plane plane YVR - YPW
    5h 7m
    $206–419

  3. Bus, train via Coal Harbour Spb Airport (CXH)

    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Downtown Vancouverbus bus Whistler-Van
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train 267
    3h 50m

  4. Bus, train via Whistler Village, Gateway Bus Loop

    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus Southbound / ...
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train 267
    3h 50m

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Powell River Airport (YPW) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Whistler, BC, Canada and Powell River, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Powell River. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver, BC - Burrard Station, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Powell River - Powell Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Burrard Skytrain Station, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Powell River Airport (YPW), walk to Airport Exit & Duncan, then take the line 3 bus to Joyce & Crofton.

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