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How to get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?
From Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry
To get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 257 bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St 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 25 bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station to Brechin Rd at Estevan Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is CA$24.30. The bus and ferry schedule from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.
203minCA$24.30
257
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
25
Leaves from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationWestbound W Georgia St @ Seymour StID 54445630 m • 9 min
- 2257Wait for bus257Horseshoe Bay Express
- 3
Ride to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 5455636 min - 4Walk to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal340 m • 5 min
- 5WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
- 6Ride to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDeparture Bay Ferry TerminalID 109880310 m • 4 min
- 825Wait for bus25Ferry Shuttle - to Woodgrove
- 9Ride to bus stationBrechin Rd at Estevan RdID 1098833 min
- 10Walk toDeparture BayLynburn Crescent1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 250, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 25
To get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St 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 25 bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station to Brechin Rd at Estevan Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is CA$24.30. The bus and ferry schedule from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.
228minCA$24.30
250 WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
25
Leaves from Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationWestbound W Georgia St @ Richards StID 60577560 m • 8 min
- 2250Wait for bus250Horseshoe Bay
- 3Ride to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 6207950 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal340 m • 5 min
- 5WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
- 6Ride to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDeparture Bay Ferry TerminalID 109880310 m • 4 min
- 825Wait for bus25Ferry Shuttle - to Woodgrove
- 9Ride to bus stationBrechin Rd at Estevan RdID 1098833 min
- 10Walk toDeparture BayLynburn Crescent1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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 82.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 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 Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay
To check the 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 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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- Eastbound W Pender St @ Granville St to Departure Bay
- Eastbound W Pender St @ Seymour St to Departure Bay
- Eastbound W Pender St @ Hamilton St to Departure Bay
Alternative route from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 250, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 25
To get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St 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 25 bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station to Brechin Rd at Estevan Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is CA$24.30. The bus and ferry schedule from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.
228minCA$24.30
250 WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
25
Leaves from Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationWestbound W Georgia St @ Richards StID 60577560 m • 8 min
- 2250Wait for bus250Horseshoe Bay
- 3Ride to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 6207950 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal340 m • 5 min
- 5WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
- 6Ride to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDeparture Bay Ferry TerminalID 109880310 m • 4 min
- 825Wait for bus25Ferry Shuttle - to Woodgrove
- 9Ride to bus stationBrechin Rd at Estevan RdID 1098833 min
- 10Walk toDeparture BayLynburn Crescent1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay?
The fastest way takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 257, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 25.
What is the alternative route to get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay?
The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 250, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 25.
Is there a direct bus between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 and Departure Bay?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 23 min.
Which bus line goes from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay?
The 257 bus line goes from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St station near Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 in Vancouver to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.
How long does it take to travel from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 in Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 23 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to get to Departure Bay?
Get on the 257 bus from the Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St stop near Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 in Vancouver.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 and Departure Bay?
Get off the bus at the Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.
How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay?
The ride from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay costs CA$24.30.
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