How to get from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside by bus?

By bus

To get from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 31 bus from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. station to Douglas at Courtney station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus and finally take the 8 bus from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 station to Westbound E Hastings St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Bus - 31
31
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Bus - 88
Walk to Downtown Eastside
Leaves from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr.
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Courtney
    ID 100019
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Vancouver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2
    ID 50181
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Fraser/To Waterfront Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbound E Hastings St @ Main St
    ID 50185
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown Eastside
    Walk to
    Downtown Eastside
    Main Street
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 31 and VANCOUVER - VICTORIA

To get from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, take the 31 bus from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. station to Douglas at Courtney station. Next, take the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Vancouver Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Bus - 31
31
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Walk to Downtown Eastside
Leaves from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr.
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Courtney
    ID 100019
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Vancouver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Eastside
    Walk to
    Downtown Eastside
    Main Street
    1.01 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside

The distance between West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr., Vancouver and Downtown Eastside, Vancouver is approximately 130.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Vancouver – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr.

West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. is located at West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr., Vancouver and the nearest public transit station is Royal Oak Exch - Commonwealth Place.

Bus stations close to West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr.:

  • Royal Oak Exch - Commonwealth Place
  • West Saanich at Pipeline
  • West Saanich at Royal Oak Shopping Ctr

Public transit stations close to Downtown Eastside, Vancouver

Downtown Eastside is located at Main Street, Vancouver and the nearest public transit station is Eastbound E Pender St @ Main St.

SkyTrain stations close to Downtown Eastside:

  • Waterfront Station
  • Stadium-Chinatown Station
  • Main Street-Science World Station

Train stations close to Downtown Eastside:

  • Vancouver

Bus stations close to Downtown Eastside:

  • Eastbound E Pender St @ Main St
  • Westbound E Pender St @ Main St
  • Westbound E Hastings St @ Main St

Ferry stations close to Downtown Eastside:

  • Plaza of Nations

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 31 and VANCOUVER - VICTORIA

To get from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, take the 31 bus from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. station to Douglas at Courtney station. Next, take the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Vancouver Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Bus - 31
31
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Walk to Downtown Eastside
Leaves from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr.
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Courtney
    ID 100019
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Vancouver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Eastside
    Walk to
    Downtown Eastside
    Main Street
    1.01 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. and Downtown Eastside?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside?

    The 31 bus line goes from Downtown station near West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. in Sidney to Douglas at Courtney station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Eastside station near Downtown Eastside in Vancouver.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to Downtown Eastside by bus?

    The total travel time between West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. in Sidney and Downtown Eastside in Vancouver by bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. to get to Downtown Eastside?

    Get on the 31 bus from the Downtown stop near West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. in Sidney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Saanich at Elk Lake Dr. and Downtown Eastside?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Eastside stop, which is closest to Downtown Eastside in Vancouver.

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