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

Aberdeen Station to Departure Bay - Bus Schedule

The 620 bus from Aberdeen Station to Departure Bay runs from 05:58 to 21:53, with departures every 5 min-1 hr 55 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 26 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Aberdeen Station to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Aberdeen Station to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 620 bus from Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11 station to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT) ferry and finally take the 20 bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station to Departure Bay Rd at Wingrove St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min. The ride fare is CA$24.30. The bus and ferry schedule from Aberdeen Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

266minCA$24.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - 620620
Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11
    1.62 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Tsawwassen Ferry Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1
    ID 56669
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
    Duke Point (Nanaimo)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    120 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 109880
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Hammond Bay - to Woodgrove
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Rd at Wingrove St
    ID 109886
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Departure Bay
    Walk to
    Departure Bay
    Lynburn Crescent
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aberdeen Station to Departure Bay

The distance between Aberdeen Station, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 102.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 266 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Station to Departure Bay

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

    The fastest way takes 266 minutes, using Bus line 620, Ferry line VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT), Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen 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 26 min.

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

    The 620 bus line goes from Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11 station near Aberdeen Station in Richmond to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1 station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

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

    The total travel time between Aberdeen Station in Richmond and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 620 bus from the Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11 stop near Aberdeen Station in Richmond.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1 stop, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

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

    The ride from Aberdeen Station to Departure Bay costs CA$24.30.

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