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How to get from Nanaimo A to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo A to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 8 bus from Macmillan at Duke Point station to Lawlor at 11th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station to Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Bus - 8
8
Bus - 7
7
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Macmillan at Duke Point

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo A
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Cedar to VIU
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawlor at 11th St
    ID 110157
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    390 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
    Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    Ride to ferry station
    Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo A to Nanaimo B

The distance between Nanaimo A, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 16.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo A to Nanaimo B 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 A

Nanaimo A is located at Nanaimo A, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Holden Corso at Macmillan.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo A:

  • Holden Corso at Macmillan
  • Cedar at Macmillan
  • Holden Corso at Canin

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo B is located at Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo B:

  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
  • Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo A to Nanaimo B?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 7, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo A and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo A to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 8 bus line goes from Cedar to VIU station near Nanaimo A to Lawlor at 11th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo A and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 8 bus from the Cedar to VIU stop near Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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