How to get from YVR-Airport Station to Nanaimo by bus and ferry?

From YVR-Airport Station to Nanaimo by bus and ferry

To get from YVR-Airport Station to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the YVR SKYLYNX TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL ROUTE bus from Vancouver International Airport station to Tsawwassen Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT) ferry and finally take the 20 bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station to Brechin Rd at Beach Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 2 min. The bus and ferry schedule from YVR-Airport Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Nanaimo on the Moovit app.

302min
Walk to bus station
Bus - YVR SKYLYNX TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL ROUTEYVR SKYLYNX TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL ROUTE
Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Vancouver International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vancouver International Airport
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - YVR SKYLYNX TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL ROUTEYVR SKYLYNX TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL ROUTE
    Wait for bus
    YVR SKYLYNX TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL ROUTE
    Tsawwassen Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tsawwassen Terminal
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT)
    Duke Point (Nanaimo)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    120 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 109880
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Hammond Bay - to Woodgrove
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brechin Rd at Beach Dr
    ID 109881
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    3.84 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from YVR-Airport Station to Nanaimo

The distance between YVR-Airport Station, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 104 km, which can typically be travelled in 302 min. Moovit will show you the directions from YVR-Airport Station to Nanaimo by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest British Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from YVR-Airport Station to Nanaimo

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from YVR-Airport Station to Nanaimo?

    The fastest way takes 302 minutes, using Bus line YVR SKYLYNX TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL ROUTE, Ferry line VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (TSAWWASSEN-DUKE POINT), Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between YVR-Airport Station and Nanaimo?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from YVR-Airport Station to Nanaimo?

    The YVR SKYLYNX TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL ROUTE bus line goes from Vancouver International Airport station near YVR-Airport Station in Richmond to Tsawwassen Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Tsawwassen Terminal near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from YVR-Airport Station to Nanaimo by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between YVR-Airport Station in Richmond and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near YVR-Airport Station to get to Nanaimo?

    Get on the YVR SKYLYNX TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL ROUTE bus from the Vancouver International Airport stop near YVR-Airport Station in Richmond.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between YVR-Airport Station and Nanaimo?

    Get off the bus at the Tsawwassen Terminal, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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