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Gainesville to Departure Bay: fly + ferry

Departure Bay has no airport. Fly from Gainesville to Vancouver (YVR), connecting in Atlanta, then it's 21 km to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and a 1h 40m ferry (BC Ferries) — about 12h 12m door to door.

No airport · flight + ferry From 12h 12m
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How to get from Gainesville to Departure Bay

Departure Bay has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Vancouver (YVR) ~12h 12m door to door
  1. Fly Gainesville → Vancouver1 stop via Atlanta · 9h 10m
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  2. Transfer to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal21 km · about 0h 52m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) → Nanaimo (Departure Bay)1h 40m · BC FerriesSeveral sailings daily
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
4,111 km2,553 miles
Journey time
12h 12mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-3hDeparture Bay vs Gainesville
Currency in Departure Bay
CAD
Airports
GNV → YVR + ferry

Flights from Gainesville to Departure Bay: questions answered

How do you get from Gainesville to Departure Bay?
Departure Bay has no airport. Fly from Gainesville to Vancouver (YVR), connecting in Atlanta, then it's 21 km to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and a 1h 40m ferry (BC Ferries) — about 12h 12m door to door.
Is there an airport on Departure Bay?
No. The nearest airport is Vancouver (YVR), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Departure Bay?
Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay) takes 1h 40m, several sailings daily. Operators: BC Ferries.
How far is Vancouver airport from the ferry?
About 21 km to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, roughly 0h 52m by taxi or transfer.

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