How to get from Parksville to Bowen Island by bus and ferry?
From Parksville to Bowen Island by bus and ferry
To get from Parksville 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 Jensen Ave E at Mccarter 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 4 hr 14 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationJensen Ave E at MccarterID 110388390 m • 6 min
- 2Wait for busTOFINO BUSPort Alberni to Nanaimo
- 3Ride to bus stationNanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)105 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 Parksville to Bowen Island
Public transit stations close to Parksville
Parksville is located at Parksville, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Mcmillan at Jensen Ave W.
Bus stations close to Parksville:
- Mcmillan at Jensen Ave W
- Hirst Ave W at Cheney
- Mcmillan at Harrison
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 Artisan Square (Flag).
Bus stations close to Bowen Island:
- Artisan Square (Flag)
- Bowen Island Trunk Rd @ Snug Cove
- Northbound Miller Rd @ Deep Bay (Flag)
Ferry stations close to Bowen Island:
- Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
- Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal
Related Routes
- North Vancouver City to Bowen Island
- Lougheed Town Centre Station to Bowen Island
- Parksville to Nanaimo River 2
- Parksville to Comox
- Parksville to Bowen Island
- 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
- Sooke to Ladysmith
- Sooke to Burnaby
- Stawamus 24 to Seaichem 16
- Sidney to Nanaimo
- Sidney to East Saanich 2
- Victoria to Cowichan Valley G
- Victoria to Lake Cowichan
- Victoria to Coquitlam
- View Royal to Sooke
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Parksville to Bowen Island?
The fastest way takes 254 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY).
Is there a direct bus between Parksville 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 4 hr 14 min.
Which bus line goes from Parksville to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Jensen Ave E at Mccarter station near Parksville to Port Alberni to Nanaimo station. From there you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines till Port Alberni to Nanaimo station near Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia
How long does it take to travel from Parksville to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Parksville and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 14 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Parksville to get to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
Get on the TOFINO BUS bus from the Jensen Ave E at Mccarter stop near Parksville in Southwest British Columbia.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parksville and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?
Get off the bus at the Port Alberni to Nanaimo station, which is closest to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia.