How to get from Nanaimo A to Lake Cowichan by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo A to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Macmillan at Duke Point station to Lawlor at 11th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 7 bus from Cowichan Commons station to South Shore & King George station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Bus - 8
8
Bus - 70
70
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Lake Cowichan
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St.
    ID 104776
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Duncan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drinkwater at Cowichan Common
    ID 108329
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cowichan Commons
    ID 108001
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Cowichan
    Walk to
    Lake Cowichan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo A to Lake Cowichan

The distance between Nanaimo A, Southwest British Columbia and Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 79.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo A to Lake Cowichan by bus, 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 Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia

Lake Cowichan is located at Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is South Shore & Stone.

Bus stations close to Lake Cowichan:

  • South Shore & Stone
  • South Shore & Sall
  • South Shore & King George

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 70, Bus line 7.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo A to Lake Cowichan 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 till Lake Cowichan station near Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo A to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo A and Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

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

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