How to get from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and bus?

From Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and bus

To get from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one SkyTrain line and 2 bus lines: take the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from Gateway Station station to Main Street-Science World Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus and finally take the TOFINO BUS bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Downtown Nanaimo Exch Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min. The SkyTrain and bus schedule from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 may change. We recommend you check the updated SkyTrain and bus schedule to Nanaimo on the Moovit app.

267min
Walk to SkyTrain station
SkyTrain - EXPO LINE
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Gateway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to SkyTrain station
    Walk to SkyTrain station
    Gateway Station
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    SkyTrain - EXPO LINE
    Wait for SkyTrain
    EXPO LINE
    Expo Line to Waterfront
  • 3
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Main Street-Science World Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    94 min
  • 7
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exch Bay A
    ID 104177
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo

The distance between Gateway Station @ Bay 3, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 249.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest British Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

SkyTrain And Bus schedule from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo

To check the SkyTrain and bus schedule from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gateway Station @ Bay 3) and destination (Nanaimo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available SkyTrain and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each SkyTrain and bus, 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 SkyTrain and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo?

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using SkyTrain line EXPO LINE, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • Is there a direct SkyTrain between Gateway Station @ Bay 3 and Nanaimo?

    No, you’ll have to take one SkyTrain line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

  • Which SkyTrain line goes from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo?

    The EXPO LINE SkyTrain line goes from Gateway Station station near Gateway Station @ Bay 3 in Surrey to Main Street-Science World Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Main Street-Science World Station station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and bus?

    The total travel time between Gateway Station @ Bay 3 in Surrey and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by SkyTrain and bus is about 4 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the SkyTrain near Gateway Station @ Bay 3 to get to Nanaimo?

    Get on the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from the Gateway Station station near Gateway Station @ Bay 3 in Surrey.

  • Where do I get off the SkyTrain when travelling between Gateway Station @ Bay 3 and Nanaimo?

    Get off the SkyTrain at the Main Street-Science World Station stop, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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