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

From Lansdowne Station to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Lansdowne Station to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 403 bus from Lansdowne Station @ Bay 1 station to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only 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 30 min. The ride fare is CA$21.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Lansdowne Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

270minCA$21.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 403403
Bus - 620620
Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Lansdowne Station @ Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Station @ Bay 1
    ID 58196
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Bridgeport Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only
    ID 61321
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridgeport Stn Bay 9,10,11
    50 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 Lansdowne Station to Departure Bay

The distance between Lansdowne Station, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 103.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne Station to Departure Bay

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

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line 403, Bus line 620, Ferry line VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT).

  • Is there a direct bus between Lansdowne 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 30 min.

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

    The 403 bus line goes from Lansdowne Station @ Bay 1 station near Lansdowne Station in Richmond to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

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

    The total travel time between Lansdowne Station in Richmond and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 403 bus from the Lansdowne Station @ Bay 1 stop near Lansdowne Station in Richmond.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only station, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

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

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

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