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How to get from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

From Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 601 bus from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St station to Northbound 52 St @ Hwy 17 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 7 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

247minCA$21.80
Bus - 601601
Bus - 620620
Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St
  • 2
    Bus - 601601
    Wait for bus
    601
    Bridgeport Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northbound 52 St @ Hwy 17
    ID 59478
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southbound Hwy 17 @ 52 St
    ID 56667
    220 m • 3 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
    7 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 Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay

The distance between Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 82.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 247 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St 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 Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St) 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 601, Bus line 620, Ferry line VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT).

  • Is there a direct bus between Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St 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 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay?

    The 601 bus line goes from Northbound 52 St @ Hwy 17 station near Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St in Delta to Southbound Hwy 17 @ 52 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Southbound Hwy 17 @ 52 St station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St in Delta and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the 601 bus from the Northbound 52 St @ Hwy 17 stop near Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St in Delta.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St and Departure Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Southbound Hwy 17 @ 52 St station, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay?

    The ride from Eastbound 8a Ave @ 52a St to Departure Bay costs CA$21.80.