How to get from Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

From Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Purcell Way @ Capilano University 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 58 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Purcell Way @ Capilano University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

238minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
    ID 51755
    290 m • 4 min
  • 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 Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 255, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Purcell Way @ Capilano University 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 29 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Purcell Way @ Capilano University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

269minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
    ID 51755
    290 m • 4 min
  • 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 Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay

The distance between Purcell Way @ Capilano University, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 86.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Purcell Way @ Capilano University 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 Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Purcell Way @ Capilano University) 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 Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 255, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Purcell Way @ Capilano University 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 29 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Purcell Way @ Capilano University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

269minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way
    ID 51755
    290 m • 4 min
  • 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 Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 238 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 Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay?

    The alternative route takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line 250, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Purcell Way @ Capilano University 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 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Purcell Way @ Capilano University in North Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Purcell Way @ Capilano University to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the 255 bus from the Southbound Lillooet Rd @ Purcell Way stop near Purcell Way @ Capilano University in North Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Purcell Way @ Capilano University and Departure Bay?

    Get off the bus at the WB Marine Dr at Park Royal North station, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay?

    The ride from Purcell Way @ Capilano University to Departure Bay costs CA$21.80.

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