How to get from Nanaimo B to Cowichan 9 by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Cowichan 9 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 70 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn station to Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 70
70
Bus - 8
8
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 - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Duncan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canada Ave at Station
    ID 136034
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn
    ID 106148
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Mill Bay - via Cow Bay - via Telegraph
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem
    Ride to bus station
    Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem
    ID 136364
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Southwest British Columbia.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Cowichan 9

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Cowichan 9, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 65.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Cowichan 9 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 Cowichan 9, Southwest British Columbia

Cowichan 9 is located at Cowichan 9, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Cowichan Bay Rd & Bench.

Bus stations close to Cowichan 9:

  • Cowichan Bay Rd & Bench
  • Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo B to Cowichan 9?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line 70, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Cowichan 9 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 7 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to Cowichan 9 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 Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem station near Cowichan 9 in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo B to Cowichan 9 in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Cowichan 9 in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Nanaimo B to get to Cowichan 9 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 Cowichan 9 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the ferry at the Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem stop, which is closest to Cowichan 9 in Southwest British Columbia.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More