How to Travel from
Nanaimo to Bowen Island
by Route or Car
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Nanaimo, Canada → Bowen Island, Canada
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nanaimo to Bowen Island
Composite routes from Nanaimo to Bowen Island
Cheapest
3 h 1 min
Car
66 km.
from $3
Other
2 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
50 km.
from $76.42
2 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
50 km.
from $86.34
2 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
50 km.
from $100.89
Route Navigator Nanaimo - Bowen Island
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Continue onto Wharf Street
Wharf Street, 41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Front Street
Front Street, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Turn right
219 м
219 м
Keep right
110 м
110 м
Turn slight right onto Stewart Avenue
Stewart Avenue, 2 km 996 м
2 km 996 м
Keep right
251 м
251 м
Keep right onto 18-36
18-36, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto 18-36
18-36, 8 м
8 м
Continue onto 18-36
18-36, 9 м
9 м
Continue onto 18-36
18-36, 6 м
6 м
Keep left
209 м
209 м
Turn slight left onto Berth 2
Berth 2, 79 м
79 м
Attention, take ferry (Berth 2 approach)
Berth 2 approach, 56 km 439 м
56 km 439 м
Turn sharp left onto Bowen Island ↔ Horseshoe Bay
Bowen Island ↔ Horseshoe Bay, 5 km 856 м
5 km 856 м
Leave ferry and turn slight right onto Ferry Ramp
Ferry Ramp, 488 м
488 м
Turn right onto Miller Road
Miller Road, 1 km 681 м
1 km 681 м
Turn right onto Melmore Road
Melmore Road, 108 м
108 м
Turn right onto Melmore Road
Melmore Road, 204 м
204 м
Turn left onto Lenora Road
Lenora Road, 117 м
117 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island?
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island is to car ferry and ferry which costs $16.30 - $108.70 and takes 2h 48m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island?
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island is to fly and ferry which takes 2h 31m and costs $59.78 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo and Bowen Island?
No, there is no direct ferry from Nanaimo to Bowen Island. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo Departure Bay and arriving at Bowen Island via Horseshoe Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
How far is it from Nanaimo to Bowen Island?
The distance between Nanaimo and Bowen Island is 63 km.
How do I travel from Nanaimo to Bowen Island without a car?
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island without a car is to car ferry and ferry which takes 2h 48m and costs $16.30 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island?
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island, including transfers.
Where can I stay near Bowen Island?
There are 601+ hotels available in Bowen Island. Prices start at $48.71 per night.
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