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How to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island by bus and ferry?
From Nanaimo to Bowen Island by bus and ferry
To get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY) ferry from Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station to Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is CA$2.50.
174minCA$2.50
20
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationNanaimo - 2
20Wait for bus20Dover to Woodgrove - 3
Ride to bus stationDeparture Bay FerryID 1098809 min - 4Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal330 m • 5 min
- 5WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)Wait for ferryBOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)Bowen Island (Snug Cove)
- 8Ride to ferry stationBowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal20 min
- 9Walk toBowen Island160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Bowen Island
The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Bowen Island, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 66.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Bowen Island by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest British Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Nanaimo
Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Front at Esplanade.
Bus stations close to Nanaimo:
- Front at Esplanade
- Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
- Front St. at Museum Way
Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:
- Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
- Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
Public transit stations close to Bowen Island, Southwest British Columbia
Bowen Island is located at Bowen Island, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Bowen Island Trunk Rd @ Snug Cove.
Bus stations close to Bowen Island:
- Bowen Island Trunk Rd @ Snug Cove
- Lenora Rd @ Melmore Rd (Flag)
- Northbound Miller Rd @ Deep Bay (Flag)
Ferry stations close to Bowen Island:
- Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal
- Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
Related Routes
- Parksville to Bowen Island
- North Vancouver City to Bowen Island
- Lougheed Town Centre Station to Bowen Island
- Nanaimo to Comox
- Nanaimo D to Comox
- Nanaimo River 2 to Cowichan Valley G
- Nanaimo River 2 to Ladysmith
- North Cowichan to Comox
- Oak Bay to Becher Bay 1
- Oak Bay to Ladysmith
- Parksville to Nanaimo River 2
- Parksville to Comox
- Parksville to Bowen Island
- Powell River to Powell River D
- Powell River B to Sliammon 1
- Qualicum to Cumberland
- Qualicum Beach to Campbell River 11
- Qualicum Beach to Comox
- Qualicum Beach to Cowichan 1
- Sliammon 1 to Powell River
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Bowen Island?
The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY).
Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.
Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
The 20 bus line goes from Dover to Woodgrove station near Nanaimo to Departure Bay Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines till Departure Bay Ferry station near Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia
How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Nanaimo and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 54 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
Get on the 20 bus from the Dover to Woodgrove stop near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nanaimo and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
Get off the bus at the Departure Bay Ferry station, which is closest to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia.
How much is the bus fare from Nanaimo to Bowen Island?
The ride from Nanaimo to Bowen Island costs CA$2.50.