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 24 km from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bowen Island, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Bowen Island to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Abbotsford, expect to pay about $15 for a 6h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bowen Island is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 20 km from Bowen Island. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bowen Island, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Bowen Island takes 145 km and will cost you around $32. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 314 km.
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 $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Bowen Island is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.