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How to get from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

From Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 255 bus from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way station to WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 257 bus and finally take the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

235minCA$21.80
Bus - 255255
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Dundarave - to 25th & Marine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    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)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 9
    Walk to Departure Bay
    Walk to
    Departure Bay
    Lynburn Crescent
    3.31 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 255, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 255 bus from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way station to Westbound Marine Dr @ 24 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

265minCA$21.80
Bus - 255255
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Dundarave - to 25th & Marine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbound Marine Dr @ 24 St
    ID 54621
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 62079
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    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)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 9
    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 Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay

The distance between Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 86.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way 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 Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way) 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.

Alternative route from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 255, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 255 bus from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way station to Westbound Marine Dr @ 24 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

265minCA$21.80
Bus - 255255
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Dundarave - to 25th & Marine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbound Marine Dr @ 24 St
    ID 54621
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 62079
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    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)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 9
    Walk to Departure Bay
    Walk to
    Departure Bay
    Lynburn Crescent
    3.31 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line 257, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay?

    The alternative route takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line 250, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way 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 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay?

    The 255 bus line goes from WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station near Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way in North Vancouver to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way in North Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the 255 bus from the WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North stop near Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way in North Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way and Departure Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay?

    The ride from Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way to Departure Bay costs CA$21.80.