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

The cheapest way to get from Merritt to Courtenay is to drive and car ferry which costs $90 - $280 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merritt to Courtenay is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 10m and costs $90 - $280.

How far is it from Merritt to Courtenay?

The distance between Merritt and Courtenay is 477 km.

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

The best way to get from Merritt to Courtenay without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 9h 40m and costs $120 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Merritt to Courtenay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Courtenay?

There are 112+ hotels available in Courtenay.

Merritt to Courtenay - 8 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Merritt to Courtenay by bus, car ferry, car, 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.

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus
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 40m
$120–327
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Merritt to Horseshoe Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry
3. Drive from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Courtenaycar
6h 10m
$94–271
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Vancouver Airportbus
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
6h 20m
$251–503
Bus, car ferry via Vancouver Airport (YVR)
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Vancouver Airportbus
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
10h 45m
$125–332
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Vancouver Airportbus
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane YVR - YQQ
7h 11m
$134–456
Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Roadbus
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane YLW - YQQ
6h 4m
Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Comox Valley Airport
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus
2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane CXH - YQQ
6h 56m
$97–468
Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Campbell River Harbour, bus
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus
2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourplane
3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus
7h 33m
$251–412

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

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42 minAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merritt to Courtenay.

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Distance: 476.7 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Merritt, BC, Canada and Courtenay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Merritt to Courtenay. However, you can take the taxi to Merritt, BC, take the bus to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, 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 vehicle from Merritt to Courtenay via Horseshoe Bay, BC and Nanaimo Departure Bay in around 6h 10m.

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