How to get from Library / Museum to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

From Library / Museum to Departure Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Library / Museum to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the YVR SKYLYNX WHISTLER ROUTE bus from Whistler station to Vancouver City Center 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 5 hr 50 min. The ride fare is CA$42.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Library / Museum may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

350minCA$42.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - YVR SKYLYNX WHISTLER ROUTEYVR SKYLYNX WHISTLER ROUTE
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Whistler

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whistler
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - YVR SKYLYNX WHISTLER ROUTEYVR SKYLYNX WHISTLER ROUTE
    Wait for bus
    YVR SKYLYNX WHISTLER ROUTE
    Vancouver International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vancouver City Center
    140 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St
    ID 60665
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 10
    Walk to Departure Bay
    Walk to
    Departure Bay
    Lynburn Crescent
    3.31 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Library / Museum to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via EPIC RIDES, 257 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Library / Museum to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the EPIC RIDES bus from Gateway Bus Loop station to Burrard 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 6 hr 51 min. The ride fare is CA$45.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Library / Museum may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

411minCA$45.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - EPIC RIDESEPIC RIDES
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Gateway Bus Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Bus Loop
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - EPIC RIDESEPIC RIDES
    Wait for bus
    EPIC RIDES
    Burrard Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burrard Station
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St
    ID 60665
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 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 Library / Museum to Departure Bay

The distance between Library / Museum, Nanaimo and Departure Bay, Nanaimo is approximately 203.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 350 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Library / Museum 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 Library / Museum to Departure Bay

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Library / Museum to Departure Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Library / Museum) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Library / Museum to Departure Bay by bus and ferry via EPIC RIDES, 257 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Library / Museum to Departure Bay in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the EPIC RIDES bus from Gateway Bus Loop station to Burrard 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 6 hr 51 min. The ride fare is CA$45.80. The bus and ferry schedule from Library / Museum may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Departure Bay on the Moovit app.

411minCA$45.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - EPIC RIDESEPIC RIDES
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Departure Bay
Leaves from Gateway Bus Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Bus Loop
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - EPIC RIDESEPIC RIDES
    Wait for bus
    EPIC RIDES
    Burrard Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burrard Station
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St
    ID 60665
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 10
    Walk to Departure Bay
    Walk to
    Departure Bay
    Lynburn Crescent
    3.31 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Library / Museum to Departure Bay?

    The fastest way takes 350 minutes, using Bus line YVR SKYLYNX WHISTLER ROUTE, Bus line 257, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Library / Museum to Departure Bay?

    The alternative route takes 411 minutes, using Bus line EPIC RIDES, Bus line 257, Ferry line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Library / Museum and Departure Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Library / Museum to Departure Bay?

    The YVR SKYLYNX WHISTLER ROUTE bus line goes from Whistler station near Library / Museum in Whistler to Vancouver City Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Vancouver City Center station near Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Library / Museum to Departure Bay by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Library / Museum in Whistler and Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Library / Museum to get to Departure Bay?

    Get on the YVR SKYLYNX WHISTLER ROUTE bus from the Whistler stop near Library / Museum in Whistler.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Library / Museum and Departure Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Vancouver City Center station, which is closest to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Library / Museum to Departure Bay?

    The ride from Library / Museum to Departure Bay costs CA$42.80.

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