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

Bowen Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bowen Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Bowen Island, followed by Amtrak. 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 Vancouver, expect to pay about $120 for a 7h 32m 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 Amtrak, Rider Express and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Bowen Island takes 113 km and will cost you around $63. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Bowen Island, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 24 km 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $120 for a 7h 32m 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 Amtrak, Rider Express and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Bowen Island takes 113 km and will cost you around $63. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Bowen Island

Airlines serving Bowen Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,591 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bowen Island

Most booked hotels in Bowen Island

Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3220 reviews)
$290+
Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport - Richmond
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1898 reviews)
$245+
Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 797 reviews)
$183+
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, 4057 reviews)
$260+
River Rock Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 811 reviews)
$229+
Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Vancouver Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 1287 reviews)
$143+

Renting a car in Bowen Island

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61.