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How to get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver by bus and ferry?
By bus and ferry
To get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver 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 @ 25 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.
163minCA$5.05
20
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
250Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationNanaimo - 220Wait for bus20Dover to Woodgrove
- 3
Ride to bus stationDeparture Bay FerryID 1098809 min - 4
Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal330 m • 5 min - 5WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Walk to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 54556360 m • 5 min
- 8250Wait for bus250Vancouver
- 9Ride to bus stationEastbound Marine Dr @ 25 StID 5459224 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and ferry via 20, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 257
To get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver 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 @ 14 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.
188minCA$5.05
20
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
257Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationNanaimo
- 220Wait for bus20Dover to Woodgrove
- 3Ride to bus stationDeparture Bay FerryID 1098809 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal330 m • 5 min
- 5WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Walk to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 54556360 m • 5 min
- 8257Wait for bus257Vancouver Express
- 9Ride to bus stationEastbound Marine Dr @ 14 StID 5460219 min
- 10Walk toWest Vancouver2.22 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Nanaimo to West Vancouver
The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and West Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 74.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia
West Vancouver is located at West Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St.
Bus stations close to West Vancouver:
- Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
- Westbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
- Westbound Marine Dr @ 24 St
Related Routes
- North Cowichan to West Vancouver
- North Saanich to West Vancouver
- Parksville to West Vancouver
- Seaichem 16 to West Vancouver
- Sechelt to West Vancouver
- Squamish to West Vancouver
- Stawamus 24 to West Vancouver
- Sunshine Coast D to West Vancouver
- Sunshine Coast E to West Vancouver
- Sunshine Coast F to West Vancouver
- Victoria to West Vancouver
- Whistler to West Vancouver
- Chekwelp 26 to West Vancouver
- Chekwelp 26a to West Vancouver
- Cowichan 1 to West Vancouver
- Cowichan Valley A to West Vancouver
- Cowichan Valley C to West Vancouver
- Cowichan Valley D to West Vancouver
- Cowichan Valley H to West Vancouver
- Duncan to West Vancouver
Alternative route by bus and ferry via 20, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 257
To get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver 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 @ 14 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.
188minCA$5.05
20
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
257Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationNanaimo
- 220Wait for bus20Dover to Woodgrove
- 3Ride to bus stationDeparture Bay FerryID 1098809 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal330 m • 5 min
- 5WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Walk to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 54556360 m • 5 min
- 8257Wait for bus257Vancouver Express
- 9Ride to bus stationEastbound Marine Dr @ 14 StID 5460219 min
- 10Walk toWest Vancouver2.22 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver?
The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 250.
What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver?
The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 257.
Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.
Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to West Vancouver 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 Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St station near West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia
How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Nanaimo and West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 43 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
Get off the bus at the Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St stop, which is closest to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia.
How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Nanaimo to West Vancouver?
The ride from Nanaimo to West Vancouver costs CA$5.05.
