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

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Courtenay is to bus and car ferry which costs $95 - $260 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Courtenay is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 21m and costs $55 - $220.

How far is it from Bellingham to Courtenay?

The distance between Bellingham and Courtenay is 281 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 bus and car ferry which takes 8h 3m and costs $95 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Bellingham to Courtenay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Courtenay?

There are 24+ hotels available in Courtenay.

Bellingham to Courtenay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bellingham to Courtenay by bus, car ferry, train, car, ferry, or plane

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

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus
8h 3m
$95–253
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Bellingham to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
3. Drive from Departure Bay to Courtenaycar
4h 21m
$58–219
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus
9h 12m
$95–267
Train to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, bus
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus
6h 4m
$153–238
Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Comox Valley Airport
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane CXH - YQQ
5h 25m
$86–486
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
$117–389

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bay flights

7Weekly Planes

20 minAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 281 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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 bus to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, take the line 257 bus to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Horseshoe Bay, BC, take the car ferry to Nanaimo Departure Bay, walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada, then take the bus to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Station to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall via Fairhaven Transportation Center, Bellingham Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Horseshoe Bay, BC, Nanaimo Departure Bay, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada in around 9h 12m.

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