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 flying to Bowen Island, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 24 km from the city center.
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.
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.
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.
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.