How to get from North Cowichan to Bowen Island by bus and ferry?
From North Cowichan to Bowen Island by bus and ferry
To get from North Cowichan to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Duncan - Bus Depot station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) 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 5 hr 7 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDuncan - Bus Depot680 m • 9 min
- 2Wait for busTOFINO BUSVictoria to Nanaimo
- 3Ride to bus stationNanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)65 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal310 m • 4 min
- 5Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Wait 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
Alternative route from North Cowichan to Bowen Island by bus and ferry via VI CONNECTOR, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
To get from North Cowichan to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines: take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Duncan - Bus Depot station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) 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 5 hr 7 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDuncan - Bus Depot680 m • 9 min
- 2Wait for busVI CONNECTORVictoria to Nanaimo
- 3Ride to bus stationNanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)65 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal310 m • 4 min
- 5Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Wait 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
Public transit directions from North Cowichan to Bowen Island
Public transit stations close to North Cowichan
North Cowichan is located at North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 1 & Boys Rd.
Bus stations close to North Cowichan:
- Hwy 1 & Boys Rd
- Boys Rd 2880 Block
- Koksilah & Allenby
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
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Alternative route from North Cowichan to Bowen Island by bus and ferry via VI CONNECTOR, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
To get from North Cowichan to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines: take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Duncan - Bus Depot station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) 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 5 hr 7 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDuncan - Bus Depot680 m • 9 min
- 2Wait for busVI CONNECTORVictoria to Nanaimo
- 3Ride to bus stationNanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)65 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal310 m • 4 min
- 5Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Wait 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
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from North Cowichan to Bowen Island?
The fastest way takes 307 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY).
What is the alternative route to get from North Cowichan to Bowen Island?
The alternative route takes 307 minutes, using Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY).
Is there a direct bus between North Cowichan 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 5 hr 7 min.
Which bus line goes from North Cowichan to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Duncan - Bus Depot station near North Cowichan to Victoria to Nanaimo station. From there you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines till Victoria to Nanaimo station near Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia
How long does it take to travel from North Cowichan to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between North Cowichan and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 7 min.
Where do I get on the bus near North Cowichan to get to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
Get on the TOFINO BUS bus from the Duncan - Bus Depot stop near North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Cowichan and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
Get off the bus at the Victoria to Nanaimo station, which is closest to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia.