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Papeete to Departure Bay: fly + ferry

Departure Bay has no airport. Fly from Papeete to Vancouver (YVR), connecting in San Francisco, then it's 21 km to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and a 1h 40m ferry (BC Ferries).

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How to get from Papeete to Departure Bay

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

1Via Vancouver (YVR)
  1. Fly Papeete → Vancouver1 stop via San Francisco
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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
7,843 km4,871 miles
Journey time
10h 18mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+2hDeparture Bay vs Papeete
Currency in Departure Bay
CAD
Airports
PPT → YVR + ferry

Flights from Papeete to Departure Bay: questions answered

How do you get from Papeete to Departure Bay?
Departure Bay has no airport. Fly from Papeete to Vancouver (YVR), connecting in San Francisco, then it's 21 km to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and a 1h 40m ferry (BC Ferries).
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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