How to get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry?

From Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry

To get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take one SkyTrain line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the CANADA LINE SkyTrain from Waterfront Station station to Bridgeport Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 620 bus and finally take the VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT) ferry from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal station to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 48 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 may change. We recommend you check the updated SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

288minCA$21.80
Walk to SkyTrain station
SkyTrain - CANADA LINE
Bus - 620620
Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Waterfront Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to SkyTrain station
    Walk to SkyTrain station
    Waterfront Station
    ID 61925
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    SkyTrain - CANADA LINE
    Wait for SkyTrain
    CANADA LINE
    Canada Line to YVR-Airport
  • 3
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Bridgeport Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Tsawwassen Ferry Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1
    ID 56669
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    320 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
    Duke Point (Nanaimo)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    120 min
  • 10
    Walk to Departure Bay
    Walk to
    Departure Bay
    Lynburn Crescent
    3.31 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay

The distance between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 111.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 288 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nanaimo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

SkyTrain, Bus And Ferry schedule from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay

To check the SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waterfront Station @ Bay 3) and destination (Departure Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available SkyTrain, bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each SkyTrain, 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 SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 288 minutes, using SkyTrain line CANADA LINE, Bus line 620, Ferry line VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT).

  • Is there a direct SkyTrain between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 and Departure Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take one SkyTrain line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 48 min.

  • Which SkyTrain line goes from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay?

    The CANADA LINE SkyTrain line goes from Waterfront Station near Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 in Vancouver to Bridgeport Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Bridgeport Station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 in Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by SkyTrain, bus and ferry is about 4 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the SkyTrain near Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the CANADA LINE SkyTrain from the Waterfront Station near Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the SkyTrain when travelling between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 and Departure Bay?

    Get off the SkyTrain at the Bridgeport Station, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How much is the total SkyTrain, bus and ferry fare from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay?

    The ride from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay costs CA$21.80.

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