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

By bus and ferry

To get from Capilano 5 to Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith - 49th Parallel Grocery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
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
Walk to Ladysmith
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
    Ride to bus station
    Ladysmith - 49th Parallel Grocery
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ladysmith
    Walk to
    Ladysmith
    190 m • 3 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 Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith - 49th Parallel Grocery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min.

318min
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
Walk to Ladysmith
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
    Ride to bus station
    Ladysmith - 49th Parallel Grocery
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ladysmith
    Walk to
    Ladysmith
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Capilano 5 to Ladysmith

The distance between Capilano 5, Southwest British Columbia and Ladysmith, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 96.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 308 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Capilano 5 to Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith, Southwest British Columbia

Ladysmith is located at Ladysmith, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is 1st Ave & Kitchener.

Bus stations close to Ladysmith:

  • 1st Ave & Kitchener
  • 1st Ave & Buller
  • 1st Ave & Symonds

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 Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith - 49th Parallel Grocery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min.

318min
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
Walk to Ladysmith
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
    Ride to bus station
    Ladysmith - 49th Parallel Grocery
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ladysmith
    Walk to
    Ladysmith
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 308 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 Ladysmith?

    The alternative route takes 318 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 Ladysmith 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 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Capilano 5 to Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith station near Ladysmith in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Capilano 5 and Ladysmith in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 8 min.

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

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

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