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How to get from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University by bus and ferry?

From Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University by bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University in North Vancouver, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 257 bus and finally take the 255 bus from EB Marine Dr at Park Royal South station to Northbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is CA$2.70.

200minCA$2.70
Walk to ferry stationFerry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 257257
Bus - 255255
Walk to Capilano University
Leaves from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Vancouver Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    EB Marine Dr at Park Royal South
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Capilano University - via 15th St & Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
    ID 61239
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Capilano University
    Walk to
    Capilano University
    Monashee Drive
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University by bus and ferry via WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), 250 and 255

To get from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University in North Vancouver, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the 255 bus from Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St station to Northbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is CA$2.70.

200minCA$2.70
Walk to ferry stationFerry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 250250
Bus - 255255
Walk to Capilano University
Leaves from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 62079
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Vancouver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
    ID 54592
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Capilano University - via 15th St & Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
    ID 61239
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Capilano University
    Walk to
    Capilano University
    Monashee Drive
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University

The distance between Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay), North Vancouver and Capilano University, North Vancouver is approximately 83.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Vancouver – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)

Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) is located at Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay), North Vancouver and the nearest public transit station is Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay):

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Brechin Rd at Beach Dr
  • Brechin Rd at Bayview Ave

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay):

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

Public transit stations close to Capilano University, North Vancouver

Capilano University is located at Monashee Drive, North Vancouver and the nearest public transit station is Northbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way.

Bus stations close to Capilano University:

  • Northbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
  • Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
  • Eastbound Purcell Way @ Lillooet Rd

Ferry stations close to Capilano University:

  • Lonsdale Quay Station

Alternative route from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University by bus and ferry via WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), 250 and 255

To get from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University in North Vancouver, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the 255 bus from Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St station to Northbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is CA$2.70.

200minCA$2.70
Walk to ferry stationFerry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 250250
Bus - 255255
Walk to Capilano University
Leaves from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 62079
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Vancouver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
    ID 54592
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Capilano University - via 15th St & Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
    ID 61239
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Capilano University
    Walk to
    Capilano University
    Monashee Drive
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 257, Bus line 255.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 250, Bus line 255.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) and Capilano University?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University?

    The WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry line goes from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station near Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) in Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) station near Capilano University in North Vancouver.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) in Nanaimo and Capilano University in North Vancouver by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to get to Capilano University?

    Get on the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from the Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station near Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) in Nanaimo.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) and Capilano University?

    Get off the ferry at the Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) stop, which is closest to Capilano University in North Vancouver.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University?

    The ride from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) to Capilano University costs CA$2.70.