How to Travel from
Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal
by Route or Car
Schedule
Bowen Island, Canada → Departure Bay ferry terminal, Canada
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bowen Island to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Composite routes from Bowen Island to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Cheapest
2 h 53 min
Car
63 km.
from $3
Other
2 h 50 min
Ferry, Plane
48 km.
from $79.24
3 h 7 min
Ferry, Plane
48 km.
from $76.30
3 h 50 min
Ferry, Plane
48 km.
from $175
3 h 48 min
Ferry, Plane
48 km.
from $94.46
4 h 3 min
Ferry, Plane
48 km.
from $108.70
Route Navigator Bowen Island - Departure Bay ferry terminal
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Lenora Road
Lenora Road, 117 м
117 м
Turn right onto Melmore Road
Melmore Road, 204 м
204 м
Turn left onto Melmore Road
Melmore Road, 108 м
108 м
Turn left onto Miller Road
Miller Road, 1 km 681 м
1 km 681 м
Turn left onto Bowen Island Trunk Road
Bowen Island Trunk Road, 488 м
488 м
Attention, take ferry (Bowen Island ↔ Horseshoe Bay)
Bowen Island ↔ Horseshoe Bay, 5 km 856 м
5 km 856 м
Turn sharp right onto Departure Bay ↔ Horseshoe Bay
Departure Bay ↔ Horseshoe Bay, 56 km 179 м
56 km 179 м
Keep right onto Berth 2 approach
Berth 2 approach, 259 м
259 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Berth 2
Berth 2, 1 km 616 м
1 km 616 м
Make a U-turn onto Stewart Avenue
Stewart Avenue, 34 м
34 м
Keep right
212 м
212 м
Keep left
108 м
108 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Air Canada
Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$277.94–$758.01
WestJet
Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$88.43–$694.85
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Website:
harbourair.com/
Plane from Coal Harbour Spb to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.17–$189.50
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.80–$138.97
Helijet International
Website:
helijet.com/
Plane from Coal Harbour Spb to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$8.84–$214.77
Bus operators
Vancouver Island Connector
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Port Place Shopping Mall to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$7.58–$15.16
BCTransit
Phone:
250-385-2551
Website:
bctransit.com/choose-transit-system/
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Port Place Shopping Mall to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Hourly
TransLink CA
Phone:
+1 604-953-3333
Website:
translink.ca
Bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Eastbound
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.55
Other operators
BC Ferries
Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Bowen Island to Horseshoe
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.52–$10.74
Other from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.42–$113.70
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal?
The cheapest way to get from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal is to ferry and line 257 bus and fly which costs $70.65 - $81.52 and takes 3h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal?
The fastest way to get from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal is to ferry and line 257 bus and fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $54.35 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct ferry between Bowen Island and Departure Bay ferry terminal?
No, there is no direct ferry from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal. However, there are services departing from Bowen Island and arriving at Nanaimo Departure Bay via Horseshoe Bay, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
How far is it from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal?
The distance between Bowen Island and Departure Bay ferry terminal is 63 km.
How do I travel from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal without a car?
The best way to get from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 3h 7m and costs $15.22 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal?
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Bowen Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal, including transfers.
Where can I stay near Departure Bay ferry terminal?
There are 81+ hotels available in Departure Bay ferry terminal. Prices start at $40.42 per night.
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