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

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Nanoose in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 91 bus from Woodgrove Exchange station to Island Hwy N at Mallard Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 50
50
Bus - 91
91
Leaves from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Nanaimo B
  • 2
    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)
    Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Woodgrove
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Qualicum Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Island Hwy N at Mallard Way
    Ride to bus station
    Island Hwy N at Mallard Way
    ID 110304
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Nanoose

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Nanoose, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 26.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Nanoose 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 Nanoose, Southwest British Columbia

Nanoose is located at Nanoose, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Island Hwy N at Mallard Way.

Bus stations close to Nanoose:

  • Island Hwy N at Mallard Way
  • Island Hwy N at Capilano

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line 50, Bus line 91.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Nanoose in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to Nanoose in Southwest British Columbia?

    The NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry line goes from Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island) station near Nanaimo B to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Island Hwy N at Mallard Way station near Nanoose in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Nanoose in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from the Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island) station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the ferry at the Island Hwy N at Mallard Way stop, which is closest to Nanoose in Southwest British Columbia.

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