Bowen Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bowen Island
With a population of 3,551, Bowen Island is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bowen Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Bowen Island
How to Get to Bowen Island
Plane
When flying to Bowen Island, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 15 miles from the city center.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Bowen Island, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Bowen Island to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $25 for a 4h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bowen Island is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 12 miles from Bowen Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bowen Island, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Bowen Island takes 165 miles and will cost you around $100. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 211 miles.
Airlines serving Bowen Island
Where to stay in popular areas of Bowen Island
Most booked hotels in Bowen Island
Renting a car in Bowen Island
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Bowen Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bowen Island is Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.