What is the cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Courtenay?

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Courtenay is to bus and ferry which costs $85 - $220 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellingham to Courtenay?

The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Courtenay is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 20m and costs $310 - $550.

How far is it from Bellingham to Courtenay?

The distance between Bellingham and Courtenay is 322 km.

How do I travel from Bellingham to Courtenay without a car?

The best way to get from Bellingham to Courtenay without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bellingham to Courtenay?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Bellingham to Courtenay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bellingham and Courtenay?

Courtenay is 1h ahead of Bellingham. It is currently 8:46 AM in Bellingham and 9:46 AM in Courtenay.

Where can I stay near Courtenay?

There are 26+ hotels available in Courtenay.

Bellingham to Courtenay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bellingham to Courtenay by train, bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain 578
3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Courtenaybus
5h 57m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus
8h 22m
$85–219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain 13
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus
8h 11m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus
9h 6m
$117–276
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane YVR - YBL
3. Take the taxi from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Courtenaytaxi
5h 20m
$314–518
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane YVR - YQQ
6h 11m
$102–401
Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Nanaimo, bus
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane CXH - ZNA
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus
7h 4m
$165–310

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) flights

14Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bellingham to Courtenay.

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Distance: 322 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Courtenay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Courtenay. However, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Campbell River Harbour, walk to Campbell River, then take the bus to Courtenay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holly St at J St to Courtenay via Bellingham Airport, River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, Bridgeport Station @ Bay 6, Vancouver Airport @ South Terminal, Vancouver Airport YVR South, Nanaimo Harbour, Front St at Church St, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry in around 8h 11m.

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