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How to get fromWhistler to Qualicum Beachby bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Whistler to Qualicum Beach by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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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 53m

  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 47m
    $60–229

  3. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane plane
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Village Way at Berwick Rd Nbus bus
    5h 29m
    $116–242

  4. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo, line 9 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 B at Woodgrove Exch to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus bus
    5h 32m
    $116–269

  5. Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus bus
    6h 13m
    $98–278

  6. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport, line 9 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 Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    3. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd Wbus bus
    6h 22m
    $136–739

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 Qualicum Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Whistler, BC, Canada and Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Qualicum Beach. 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 G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 1 bus to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 9 bus to Memorial Ave at Fern Rd W. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Vancouver Harbour airport, fly to Nanaimo Harbour, walk to Front St at Church St, take the line 1 bus to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 9 bus to Village Way at Berwick Rd N.

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