Driving to Campbell River
When traveling to Campbell River by vehicle, you will cross the Strait of Georgia by ferry, from either Vancouver Canada or Washington State. Click for links and reservation numbers.
The city of Vancouver, is on the mainland coast of British Columbia. From Vancouver, via BC Ferries, you will travel to one of three places on Vancouver Island. BC Ferries offers a convenient service, with multiple sailings per day, 7 days a week.
The three sailing routes from Vancouver are:
Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) to Departure Bay, (Nanaimo)
The Horseshoe Bay terminal is located on the north side of Vancouver, and is best if you want to see Vancouver. Check out this map (north on map) for directions to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. From Departure Bay it is an approximate 1 hour and 30 minutes drive to Campbell River on the Inland Island Hwy (19) north.
Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Duke Point (Nanaimo)
The Tsawwassen terminal is located just south of Vancouver. This is the best route if you are traveling from the Vancouver International Airport, the US border or wish to bypass Vancouver. Check out this map (south on map) for directions to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and get in the Duke Point-Nanaimo lane. From Duke Point it is an approximate 1 hour and 45 minute drive to Campbell River on the Inland Island Hwy (19) north.
Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (Victoria)
This route is for travelers who would like to visit Victoria, the capital city of BC, before making their way north to Campbell River. When arriving at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, get into the Swartz Bay-Victoria lane.
Ferries from Mainland BC |
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| BC Ferries Routes & Fares Toll-free: | 1.888.223-3779 |
| Toll-free reservations within BC | 1.888.724.5223 |
| Reservations outside of BC: | 604.444.2890 |
Ferries: Seattle to Victoria |
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| Victoria
Clipper Passenger-only high-speed catamaran Toll-free: |
1 800 888-2535 206.448.5000 |
Ferries: Anacortes to Victoria |
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| MV
Coho Vehicles & passengers Routes & Fares Toll-free: |
360.457.4491 |
Ferries: Port Angeles to Victoria |
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| Washington
State Ferries Vehicles & passengers Toll-free: |
1.888.808.7977 206.464.6400 |
From VictoriaTravel North on Inland Highway 19 north, or "Oceanside Route", Highway 19A to Campbell River.
- Victoria - 264 km / 165 miles - approx. 3.5 hours
- Nanaimo - 153 km / 95 miles - 2 hours
- Comox/Courtenay Airport - 45 km - 35 minutes
- Seattle - approx. 7 hours (including ferry travel time)
- Port Hardy - 235 km - 2.5 - 3 hours (Travel South on Highway 19)
