How far is it from Nanaimo to Howe Sound?

The distance between Nanaimo and Howe Sound is 85 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Howe Sound without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Howe Sound without a car is to ferry and travel which takes 1h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Howe Sound?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Nanaimo to Howe Sound, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Howe Sound?

There are 64+ hotels available in Howe Sound.

Nanaimo to Howe Sound - 6 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and line 257 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Howe Sound by plane, unknown, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, travel
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1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)ZNA - YVR
2. Walk from Vancouver-Airport-YVR to Howe Sound
55 min
Ferry, travel
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Walk from Horseshoe Bay to Howe Sound
1h 52m
Fly Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour, line 257 bus, travel
1. Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbour
2. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
3. Walk from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Howe Sound
1h 35m
Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, travel
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)ZNA - CXH
2. Walk from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Howe Sound
1h 36m
Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, travel
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)YCD - YVR
2. Walk from Vancouver-Airport-YVR to Howe Sound
2h 29m
Car ferry, travel
1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCNanaimo
2. Walk from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Howe Sound
1h 54m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

42Weekly Planes

20 minAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.7 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Howe Sound, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Howe Sound. However, you can fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) then travel to Howe Sound. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Departure Bay to Howe Sound via Horseshoe Bay in around 1h 52m.

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