How to get from Nanaimo B to Cowichan Valley G by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Cowichan Valley G in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 36 bus from 1st Ave & Symonds station to Westdowne & Thicke station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 70
70
Bus - 36
36
Leaves from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Nanaimo B
  • 2
    Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
    Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Duncan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    First Ave. and Trans-Canada Hwy.
    ID 108327
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st Ave & Symonds
    ID 106050
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Duncan - via Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Westdowne & Thicke
    Ride to bus station
    Westdowne & Thicke
    ID 106151
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Cowichan Valley G

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Cowichan Valley G, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 37.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Cowichan Valley G 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 Cowichan Valley G, Southwest British Columbia

Cowichan Valley G is located at Cowichan Valley G, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Westdowne & Thicke.

Bus stations close to Cowichan Valley G:

  • Westdowne & Thicke
  • Westdowne Rd 170 Blk

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo B to Cowichan Valley G?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line 70, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Cowichan Valley G in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to Cowichan Valley G in Southwest British Columbia?

    The NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry line goes from Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island) station near Nanaimo B to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station near Cowichan Valley G in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo B to Cowichan Valley G in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Cowichan Valley G in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Nanaimo B to get to Cowichan Valley G in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from the Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island) station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Nanaimo B and Cowichan Valley G in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the ferry at the Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Cowichan Valley G in Southwest British Columbia.

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