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How to get from Columbia Station to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry?
From Columbia Station to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry
To get from Columbia Station to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take one SkyTrain line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from Columbia Station station to Granville Station 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 46 min. The ride fare is CA$23.10. The SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule from Columbia Station may change. We recommend you check the updated SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.
226minCA$23.10
257
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Leaves from Columbia Station
Step by Step
- 1
Start from SkyTrain stationColumbia Station - 2Wait for SkyTrainEXPO LINEExpo Line to Waterfront
- 3
Ride to SkyTrain stationGranville Station28 min - 4Walk to bus stationWestbound W Georgia St @ Seymour StID 5444590 m • 2 min
- 5257Wait for bus257Horseshoe Bay Express
- 6Ride to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 5455636 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal340 m • 5 min
- 8WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
- 9Ride to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 10Walk toDeparture BayLynburn Crescent3.31 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Columbia Station to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry via EXPO LINE, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
To get from Columbia Station to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take one SkyTrain line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from Columbia Station station to Granville Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is CA$23.10. The SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule from Columbia Station may change. We recommend you check the updated SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.
251minCA$23.10
250 WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Leaves from Columbia Station
Step by Step
- 1Start from SkyTrain stationColumbia Station
- 2Wait for SkyTrainEXPO LINEExpo Line to Waterfront
- 3Ride to SkyTrain stationGranville Station28 min
- 4Walk to bus stationWestbound W Georgia St @ Granville StID 58504100 m • 2 min
- 5250Wait for bus250Horseshoe Bay
- 6Ride to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 6207950 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal340 m • 5 min
- 8WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
- 9Ride to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 10Walk toDeparture BayLynburn Crescent3.31 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Columbia Station to Departure Bay
The distance between Columbia Station, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 102.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia Station to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nanaimo – you will always have plenty of easy options.
SkyTrain, Bus And Ferry schedule from Columbia Station to Departure Bay
To check the SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule from Columbia Station to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Columbia Station) and destination (Departure Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available SkyTrain, bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each SkyTrain, 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 SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedules.
Related Routes
- Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Departure Bay
- Vancouver Airport YVR to Departure Bay
- Northbound Clarke Rd @ Kemsley Ave to Departure Bay
- Phibbs Exchange @ Bay 5 to Departure Bay
- Vancouver (Pacific Central Station) to Departure Bay
- Gatineau Pl at Lougheed Stn to Departure Bay
- King George Station @ Bay 4 to Departure Bay
- Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay
- Eastbound Marine Dr @ South Mall Access to Departure Bay
- Eastbound 108 Ave @ Whalley Blvd to Departure Bay
- Burrard Station @ Bay 7 to Departure Bay
- Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Departure Bay
- Waterfront Station @ Bay 2 to Departure Bay
- Southbound Burrard St @ Nelson St to Departure Bay
- Westbound Davie St @ Thurlow St to Departure Bay
- Westbound Davie St @ Broughton St to Departure Bay
- Westbound Davie St @ Cardero St to Departure Bay
- Northbound Macdonald St @ W 2nd Ave to Departure Bay
- Eastbound W Pender St @ Burrard St to Departure Bay
- Eastbound W Pender St @ Granville St to Departure Bay
Alternative route from Columbia Station to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry via EXPO LINE, 250 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
To get from Columbia Station to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take one SkyTrain line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from Columbia Station station to Granville Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is CA$23.10. The SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule from Columbia Station may change. We recommend you check the updated SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.
251minCA$23.10
250 WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Leaves from Columbia Station
Step by Step
- 1Start from SkyTrain stationColumbia Station
- 2Wait for SkyTrainEXPO LINEExpo Line to Waterfront
- 3Ride to SkyTrain stationGranville Station28 min
- 4Walk to bus stationWestbound W Georgia St @ Granville StID 58504100 m • 2 min
- 5250Wait for bus250Horseshoe Bay
- 6Ride to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 6207950 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal340 m • 5 min
- 8WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
- 9Ride to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 10Walk toDeparture BayLynburn Crescent3.31 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Columbia Station to Departure Bay?
The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using SkyTrain line EXPO LINE, Bus line 257, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).
What is the alternative route to get from Columbia Station to Departure Bay?
The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using SkyTrain line EXPO LINE, Bus line 250, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).
Is there a direct SkyTrain between Columbia Station and Departure Bay?
No, you’ll have to take one SkyTrain line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.
Which SkyTrain line goes from Columbia Station to Departure Bay?
The EXPO LINE SkyTrain line goes from Granville Station near Columbia Station in New Westminster to Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.
How long does it take to travel from Columbia Station to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Columbia Station in New Westminster and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by SkyTrain, bus and ferry is about 3 hr 46 min.
Where do I get on the SkyTrain near Columbia Station to get to Departure Bay?
Get on the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from the Granville Station near Columbia Station in New Westminster.
Where do I get off the SkyTrain when travelling between Columbia Station and Departure Bay?
Get off the SkyTrain at the Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St station, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.
How much is the total SkyTrain, bus and ferry fare from Columbia Station to Departure Bay?
The ride from Columbia Station to Departure Bay costs CA$23.10.
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