How to get from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay - Bus Schedule

The 16 bus from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay runs from 00:10 to 23:37, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 50 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 16 bus from Renfrew Station @ Bay 3 station to Southbound Granville St @ W Georgia St 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 50 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

230minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Renfrew Station @ Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Renfrew Station @ Bay 3
    ID 51082
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Arbutus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southbound Granville St @ W Georgia St
    ID 60980
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St
    ID 54445
    80 m • 2 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
    36 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 Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 16, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 16 bus from Renfrew Station @ Bay 3 station to Southbound Granville St @ W Georgia 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 20 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

260minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Renfrew Station @ Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Renfrew Station @ Bay 3
    ID 51082
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Arbutus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southbound Granville St @ W Georgia St
    ID 60980
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Granville St
    ID 58504
    50 m • 1 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
    50 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 Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay

The distance between Renfrew Station @ Bay 1, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 90.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Renfrew Station @ 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 Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Renfrew Station @ 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 Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 16, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 16 bus from Renfrew Station @ Bay 3 station to Southbound Granville St @ W Georgia 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 20 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

260minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Renfrew Station @ Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Renfrew Station @ Bay 3
    ID 51082
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Arbutus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southbound Granville St @ W Georgia St
    ID 60980
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Granville St
    ID 58504
    50 m • 1 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
    50 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 Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 257, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay?

    The alternative route takes 260 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 250, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Renfrew Station @ 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 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay?

    The 16 bus line goes from Renfrew Station @ Bay 3 station near Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver to Southbound Granville St @ W Georgia St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Southbound Granville St @ W Georgia St station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Renfrew Station @ Bay 3 stop near Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 and Departure Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Southbound Granville St @ W Georgia St station, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay?

    The ride from Renfrew Station @ Bay 1 to Departure Bay costs CA$21.80.

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