How to get from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

From Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 19 bus from Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave station to Westbound W Georgia St @ Denman 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 29 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

209minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave
    ID 50179
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Kingsway/To Stanley Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Denman St
    ID 51475
    17 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
    32 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 Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 19, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 19 bus from Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave station to Westbound W Georgia St @ Cardero 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 3 hr 53 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

233minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave
    ID 50179
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Kingsway/To Stanley Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Cardero St
    ID 51474
    16 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
    47 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 Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay

The distance between Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 84.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main 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 Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via 19, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 19 bus from Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave station to Westbound W Georgia St @ Cardero 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 3 hr 53 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

233minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave
    ID 50179
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Kingsway/To Stanley Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Cardero St
    ID 51474
    16 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
    47 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 Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 19, Bus line 257, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay?

    The alternative route takes 233 minutes, using Bus line 19, Bus line 250, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St 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 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay?

    The 19 bus line goes from Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave station near Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St in Vancouver to Westbound W Georgia St @ Denman St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Westbound W Georgia St @ Denman St station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St in Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the 19 bus from the Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave stop near Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St and Departure Bay?

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

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay?

    The ride from Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St to Departure Bay costs CA$21.80.

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