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How to get fromWhistler to Vancouver Islandby shuttle, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Whistler to Vancouver Island by shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    best
    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
    2h 50m
    $107–260

  2. Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    3h 30m
    $88–269

  3. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport

    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
    2h 55m
    $92–220

  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
    3h
    $122–730

  5. Shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YVR - YQQ
    3h 7m
    $107–450

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Whistler, BC, Canada and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Vancouver Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, then fly to Nanaimo (ZNA). Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, then fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ).

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