How to get from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island by bus and ferry?

From North Vancouver City to Bowen Island by bus and ferry

To get from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 255 bus from Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave station to WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 257 bus 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 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is CA$14.20.

86minCA$14.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Bus - 257257
Ferry - BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
Walk to Bowen Island
Leaves from Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave
    ID 54382
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Dundarave - to 25th & Marine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Ferry - BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
    Bowen Island (Snug Cove)
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bowen Island
    Walk to
    Bowen Island
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island by bus and ferry via R2, 257 and BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)

To get from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the R2 bus from Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave station to WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 257 bus 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 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is CA$14.20.

95minCA$14.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - R2R2
Bus - 257257
Ferry - BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
Walk to Bowen Island
Leaves from Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave
    ID 54382
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Marine Drive/To Park Royal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
    Bowen Island (Snug Cove)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bowen Island
    Walk to
    Bowen Island
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island

The distance between North Vancouver City, Southwest British Columbia and Bowen Island, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 23.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Vancouver City 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 North Vancouver City

North Vancouver City is located at North Vancouver City, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Eastbound Marine Dr @ Pemberton Ave.

Bus stations close to North Vancouver City:

  • Eastbound Marine Dr @ Pemberton Ave
  • Westbound Marine Dr @ Fell Ave
  • Westbound Marine Dr @ Hanes Ave

Ferry stations close to North Vancouver City:

  • Lonsdale Quay Station

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 Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal.

Bus stations close to Bowen Island:

  • Artisan Square (Flag)
  • Lenora Rd @ Melmore Rd (Flag)
  • 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

Alternative route from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island by bus and ferry via R2, 257 and BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)

To get from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the R2 bus from Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave station to WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 257 bus 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 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is CA$14.20.

95minCA$14.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - R2R2
Bus - 257257
Ferry - BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
Walk to Bowen Island
Leaves from Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave
    ID 54382
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Marine Drive/To Park Royal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
    Bowen Island (Snug Cove)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bowen Island
    Walk to
    Bowen Island
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line 257, Bus line BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line 257, Bus line BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between North Vancouver City and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 255 bus line goes from Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave station near North Vancouver City to Dundarave - to 25th & Marine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Dundarave - to 25th & Marine station near Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between North Vancouver City and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Vancouver City to get to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 255 bus from the Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave stop near North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Vancouver City and Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Dundarave - to 25th & Marine station, which is closest to Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island?

    The ride from North Vancouver City to Bowen Island costs CA$14.20.