How to get from Nanaimo to Lions Bay by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo to Lions Bay 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 262 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Westbound Brunswick Rd @ Hwy 99 Overpass station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Bus - 20
20
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 262262
Walk to Lions Bay
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 - 262262
    Wait for bus
    262
    Lions Bay- Brunswick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbound Brunswick Rd @ Hwy 99 Overpass
    ID 61445
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lions Bay
    Walk to
    Lions Bay
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Lions Bay

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Lions Bay, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 76.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Lions Bay 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 Lions Bay, Southwest British Columbia

Lions Bay is located at Lions Bay, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Westbound Brunswick Rd @ Hwy 99 Overpass.

Bus stations close to Lions Bay:

  • Westbound Brunswick Rd @ Hwy 99 Overpass

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Lions Bay?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 262.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Lions Bay 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 Lions Bay station near Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 180 min.

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

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

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