How to get from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

From SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the R5 bus from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2 station to Burrard Station @ Bay 6 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 4 hr 17 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

257minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - R5R5
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2
    ID 53096
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R5R5
    Wait for bus
    R5
    Hastings St/To Burrard Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burrard Station @ Bay 6
    ID 53312
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St
    ID 60665
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    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)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 10
    Walk to Departure Bay
    Walk to
    Departure Bay
    Lynburn Crescent
    3.31 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via R5, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the R5 bus from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2 station to Burrard Station @ Bay 6 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 32 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

272minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - R5R5
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2
    ID 53096
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R5R5
    Wait for bus
    R5
    Hastings St/To Burrard Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burrard Station @ Bay 6
    ID 53312
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St
    ID 60665
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 62079
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    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)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 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 SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay

The distance between SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 100.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 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 SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via R5, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the R5 bus from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2 station to Burrard Station @ Bay 6 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 32 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

272minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - R5R5
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2
    ID 53096
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R5R5
    Wait for bus
    R5
    Hastings St/To Burrard Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burrard Station @ Bay 6
    ID 53312
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St
    ID 60665
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 62079
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    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)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 10
    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 SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line R5, Bus line 257, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay?

    The alternative route takes 272 minutes, using Bus line R5, Bus line 250, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 and Departure Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay?

    The R5 bus line goes from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2 station near SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 in Burnaby to Burrard Station @ Bay 6 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Burrard Station @ Bay 6 station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 in Burnaby and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the R5 bus from the SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 2 stop near SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 in Burnaby.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 and Departure Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Burrard Station @ Bay 6 station, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay?

    The ride from SFU Transit Exchange @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay costs CA$21.80.

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