How to get from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 257 bus from WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 20 bus from Departure Bay Ferry station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

158minCA$23.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 250, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 20

To get from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 20 bus from Departure Bay Ferry station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

173minCA$23.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo

The distance between Capilano 5, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 76.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo 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 Capilano 5

Capilano 5 is located at Capilano 5, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Eastbound Marine Dr @ South Mall Access.

Bus stations close to Capilano 5:

  • Eastbound Marine Dr @ South Mall Access
  • Westbound Marine Dr @ 11 St
  • Eastbound Marine Dr @ 1000 Block

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Downtown Nanaimo Exchange.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
  • Front at Esplanade
  • Front at Gabriola Ferry Term

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
  • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 250, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 20

To get from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 20 bus from Departure Bay Ferry station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

173minCA$23.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 257, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Capilano 5 and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 257 bus line goes from WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station near Capilano 5 to Horseshoe Bay Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Capilano 5 and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Capilano 5 to get to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 257 bus from the WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North stop near Capilano 5 in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Capilano 5 and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Nanaimo Exchange stop, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo?

    The ride from Capilano 5 to Nanaimo costs CA$23.55.

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