How to get from Nanaimo A to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?
From Nanaimo A to Nanaimo B 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.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationNanaimo A
- 2Wait for bus8Cedar to VIU
- 3Ride to bus stationLawlor at 11th StID 11015712 min
- 4Wait for bus7Downtown
- 5Ride to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE10 min
- 6Walk to ferry stationNanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal390 m • 6 min
- 7Wait for ferryNANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
- 8Ride to ferry stationGabriola Island Ferry Terminal25 min
Public transit directions from Nanaimo A to Nanaimo B
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 Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal.
Ferry stations close to Nanaimo B:
- Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
- Duke Point Ferry Terminal
Related Routes
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- Nanaimo G to Qualicum Beach
- Nanaimo River 2 to Nanaimo A
- Nanaimo River 2 to Cowichan Valley G
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- New Songhees 1a to View Royal
- New Songhees 1a to Colwood
- New Songhees 1a to Tsawwassen
- Oak Bay to Sidney
- Oak Bay to Becher Bay 1
- Oak Bay to Tsawwassen
- Parksville to Bowen Island
- Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo G
- Qualicum Beach to Campbell River 11
- Quinsam 12 to Campbell River
- Quinsam 12 to Campbell River 11
- Sooke to Burnaby
- South Saanich 1 to Central Saanich
- South Saanich 1 to East Saanich 2
- Squamish to Stawamus 24
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 Lawlor at 11th St 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 Lawlor at 11th St station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.