How to get from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

From Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal station to Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 41 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

341min
Walk to ferry stationFerry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
Bus - 70
70
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Swartz Bay (Victoria)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A
    ID 102404
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown via Hwy 17
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carey Rd at Ravine Way - Uptown
    ID 101817
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    370 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    125 min
  • 10
    Walk to Departure Bay
    Walk to
    Departure Bay
    Lynburn Crescent
    2.99 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay

The distance between Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 197.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 341 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nanaimo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2) and destination (Departure Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 341 minutes, using Ferry line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY), Bus line 70, Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 and Departure Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 41 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay?

    The VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry line goes from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal station near Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 in Tsawwassen to Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 in Tsawwassen and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by ferry and bus is about 5 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry from the Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal station near Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 in Tsawwassen.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 and Departure Bay?

    Get off the ferry at the Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

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