How to get from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay - Ferry Schedule

The SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON) ferry from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay runs from 06:00 to 21:30, with departures every 1 hr-1 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 19 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON) ferry from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal station to Crofton (Osborne Bay) Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 bus and finally take the TOFINO BUS bus from Duncan - Bus Depot station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

259min
Walk to ferry stationFerry - SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON)
SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON)
Bus - 6
6
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON)SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON)
    Wait for ferry
    SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON)
    Crofton (Osborne Bay)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Crofton (Osborne Bay) Ferry Terminal
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry
    ID 136129
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Crofton/Chemainus - to Duncan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Departure Bay
    Walk to
    Departure Bay
    Lynburn Crescent
    2.99 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay

The distance between Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 79.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal 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 Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal) 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 Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Ferry line SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON), Bus line 6, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal and Departure Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 19 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay?

    The SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON) ferry line goes from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal near Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal in Capital F to Crofton (Osborne Bay) Ferry Terminal. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Crofton (Osborne Bay) Ferry Terminal near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to Departure Bay by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal in Capital F and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by ferry and bus is about 4 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the SALT SPRING ISLAND (VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON) ferry from the Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal near Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal in Capital F.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) Terminal and Departure Bay?

    Get off the ferry at the Crofton (Osborne Bay) Ferry Terminal, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

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