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Nanaimo to Bowen Island

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Nanaimo to Bowen Island

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Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Harbour Air Seaplanes

Website:
harbourair.com/
Plane from Nanaimo to Coal
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$229.01
Plane from Nanaimo to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$139.95

Helijet International

Website:
helijet.com/
Plane from Nanaimo to Coal
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$229.01

Bus operators

TransLink CA

Phone:
+1 604-953-3333
Website:
translink.ca
Bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.57
Bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St to Keith
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.57

Other operators

BC Ferries

Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$114.50
Other from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.53–$10.81

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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