How to get from Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry?

Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay - SkyTrain Schedule

The CANADA LINE SkyTrain from Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 40 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 41 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry

To get from Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take one SkyTrain line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the CANADA LINE SkyTrain from Vancouver City Centre Station station to Bridgeport Station 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 41 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule from Vancouver City Centre Station may change. We recommend you check the updated SkyTrain, bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

281minCA$21.80
SkyTrain - CANADA LINE
Bus - 620620
Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Vancouver City Centre Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from SkyTrain station
    Start from SkyTrain station
    Vancouver City Centre Station
  • 2
    SkyTrain - CANADA LINE
    Wait for SkyTrain
    CANADA LINE
    Canada Line to YVR-Airport
  • 3
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Bridgeport Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11
    140 m • 2 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 Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay

The distance between Vancouver City Centre Station, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 110.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 281 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vancouver City Centre 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 Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 281 minutes, using SkyTrain line CANADA LINE, Bus line 620, Ferry line VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT).

  • Is there a direct SkyTrain between Vancouver City Centre 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 4 hr 41 min.

  • Which SkyTrain line goes from Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay?

    The CANADA LINE SkyTrain line goes from Bridgeport Station near Vancouver City Centre Station in Vancouver 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 Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay by SkyTrain, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Vancouver City Centre Station in Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by SkyTrain, bus and ferry is about 4 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the SkyTrain near Vancouver City Centre Station to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the CANADA LINE SkyTrain from the Bridgeport Station near Vancouver City Centre Station in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the SkyTrain when travelling between Vancouver City Centre Station and Departure Bay?

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

  • How much is the total SkyTrain, bus and ferry fare from Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay?

    The ride from Vancouver City Centre Station to Departure Bay costs CA$21.80.

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