How to get from Metrotown Station to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

From Metrotown Station to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Metrotown Station to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 430 bus from Metrotown Stn station to Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11 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 54 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Metrotown Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

294minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 430430
Bus - 620620
Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Metrotown Stn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metrotown Stn
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 430430
    Wait for bus
    430
    Brighouse Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11
    20 m • 1 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
    35 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 Metrotown Station to Departure Bay

The distance between Metrotown Station, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 113.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 294 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metrotown Station 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 Metrotown Station to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Metrotown Station to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Metrotown Station) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metrotown Station to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 294 minutes, using Bus line 430, Bus line 620, Ferry line VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT).

  • Is there a direct bus between Metrotown Station 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 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Metrotown Station to Departure Bay?

    The 430 bus line goes from Metrotown Stn station near Metrotown Station in Burnaby to Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11 station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

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

    The total travel time between Metrotown Station in Burnaby and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Metrotown Station to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the 430 bus from the Metrotown Stn stop near Metrotown Station in Burnaby.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11 station, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

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

    The ride from Metrotown Station to Departure Bay costs CA$21.80.

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