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

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Central 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 72 bus from Saanich at Oak - Uptown station to Saanichton Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 72
72
Walk to Central Saanich
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saanich at Oak - Uptown
    ID 100564
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Saanichton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saanichton Exchange
    ID 102054
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Central Saanich
    Walk to
    Central Saanich
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), TOFINO BUS and 75

To get from Nanaimo B to Central 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 75 bus from Douglas at Finlayson - Mayfair Mall station to Saanichton Exchange Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 75
75
Walk to Central Saanich
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
    Victoria Enroute - Mayfair Mall
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Finlayson - Mayfair Mall
    ID 100358
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Saanichton Exch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saanichton Exchange Bay B
    ID 102057
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Central Saanich
    Walk to
    Central Saanich
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Central Saanich

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Central Saanich, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 133.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Central 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 Central Saanich, Southwest British Columbia

Central Saanich is located at Central Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Saanichton Exchange.

Bus stations close to Central Saanich:

  • Saanichton Exchange
  • Saanichton Exchange Bay B
  • Wallace at Mt Newton Cross Rd

Ferry stations close to Central Saanich:

  • Brentwood Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), TOFINO BUS and 75

To get from Nanaimo B to Central 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 75 bus from Douglas at Finlayson - Mayfair Mall station to Saanichton Exchange Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 75
75
Walk to Central Saanich
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
    Victoria Enroute - Mayfair Mall
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Finlayson - Mayfair Mall
    ID 100358
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Saanichton Exch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saanichton Exchange Bay B
    ID 102057
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Central Saanich
    Walk to
    Central Saanich
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 72.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo B to Central Saanich?

    The alternative route takes 264 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 75.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Central 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 58 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to Central 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 Central Saanich station near Central Saanich in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Central Saanich in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

    Get off the ferry at the Central Saanich stop, which is closest to Central Saanich in Southwest British Columbia.

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