How to get from Nanaimo B to North Saanich by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to North Saanich 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 TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the 70 bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 70
70
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
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Hwy #17
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 102404
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to North Saanich

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and North Saanich, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 145.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to North Saanich 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 North Saanich, Southwest British Columbia

North Saanich is located at North Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Swartz Bay (Bc Ferry Terminal).

Bus stations close to North Saanich:

  • Swartz Bay (Bc Ferry Terminal)
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Lands End at Hwy 17 S/B Ramp

Ferry stations close to North Saanich:

  • Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to North Saanich 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 Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station near North Saanich in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and North Saanich in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 56 min.

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

    Get off the ferry at the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to North Saanich in Southwest British Columbia.

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