How to get from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1 by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1 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 TOFINO BUS bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Duncan - Bus Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
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
    20 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
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Duncan - Bus Depot
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1 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 TOFINO BUS bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Duncan - Bus Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 40 min.

340min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
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
    36 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
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Duncan - Bus Depot
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1

The distance between Capilano 5, Southwest British Columbia and Cowichan 1, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 126.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 330 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1 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 Cowichan 1, Southwest British Columbia

Cowichan 1 is located at Cowichan 1, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Village Green Mall.

Bus stations close to Cowichan 1:

  • Village Green Mall
  • Duncan - Bus Depot
  • Village Green Mall Duncan

Related Routes

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

To get from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1 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 TOFINO BUS bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Duncan - Bus Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 40 min.

340min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
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
    36 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
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Duncan - Bus Depot
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1?

    The fastest way takes 330 minutes, using Bus line 257, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1?

    The alternative route takes 340 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Capilano 5 and Cowichan 1 in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1 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 Duncan - Bus Depot station near Cowichan 1 in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Capilano 5 to Cowichan 1 in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Capilano 5 and Cowichan 1 in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Capilano 5 to get to Cowichan 1 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 Cowichan 1 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Duncan - Bus Depot stop, which is closest to Cowichan 1 in Southwest British Columbia.

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