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

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 36 bus from Westdowne & Thicke station to Cowichan Commons station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 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 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Bus - 36
36
Bus - 70
70
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Westdowne & Thicke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo B
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Duncan - via Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cowichan Commons
    ID 109134
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drinkwater at Cowichan Common
    ID 108329
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    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)
    Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    Ride to ferry station
    Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo B

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 75.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo B 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 Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo B is located at Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo B:

  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
  • Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 70, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo B 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 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The 36 bus line goes from Duncan - via Express station near Nanaimo B to Cowichan Commons station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 36 bus from the Duncan - via Express stop near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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