How to get from Nanaimo to Mission 1 by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo to Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 257 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.

205minCA$5.05
Bus - 20
20
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 257257
Walk to Mission 1
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Vancouver Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge
    ID 61566
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mission 1
    Walk to
    Mission 1
    3.5 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 20, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 250

To get from Nanaimo to Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 250 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.

220minCA$5.05
Bus - 20
20
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 250250
Walk to Mission 1
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Vancouver
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge
    ID 61566
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mission 1
    Walk to
    Mission 1
    3.5 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Mission 1

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Mission 1, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 80.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Mission 1 by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest British Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo

Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Front at Esplanade.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Front at Esplanade
  • Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
  • Front St. at Museum Way

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
  • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Mission 1, Southwest British Columbia

Mission 1 is located at Mission 1, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Westbound W 3rd St @ Mahon Ave.

SkyTrain stations close to Mission 1:

  • Vancouver City Centre Station
  • Waterfront Station
  • Granville Station

Bus stations close to Mission 1:

  • Westbound W 3rd St @ Mahon Ave
  • Westbound W 3rd St @ Forbes Ave
  • Eastbound W 3rd St @ Forbes Ave

Ferry stations close to Mission 1:

  • Lonsdale Quay Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 20, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 250

To get from Nanaimo to Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 250 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.

220minCA$5.05
Bus - 20
20
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 250250
Walk to Mission 1
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Vancouver
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge
    ID 61566
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mission 1
    Walk to
    Mission 1
    3.5 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Mission 1?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 257.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to Mission 1?

    The alternative route takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 20 bus line goes from Dover to Woodgrove station near Nanaimo to Departure Bay Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Mission 1 station near Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Dover to Woodgrove stop near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nanaimo and Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Mission 1 stop, which is closest to Mission 1 in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Nanaimo to Mission 1?

    The ride from Nanaimo to Mission 1 costs CA$5.05.

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