How to get from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2 by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2 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 Hwy 17 at Mt Newton X station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 70
70
Walk to East Saanich 2
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
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 17 at Mt Newton X
    ID 102474
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Saanich 2
    Walk to
    East Saanich 2
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), TOFINO BUS and 71

To get from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2 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 71 bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Hwy 17 at Mt Newton X station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 71
71
Walk to East Saanich 2
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 - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via West Sidney
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 17 at Mt Newton X
    ID 102474
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Saanich 2
    Walk to
    East Saanich 2
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and East Saanich 2, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 132.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2 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 East Saanich 2, Southwest British Columbia

East Saanich 2 is located at East Saanich 2, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Mt Newton Cross Rd at Stautw.

Bus stations close to East Saanich 2:

  • Mt Newton Cross Rd at Stautw
  • Lochside at Mt Newton Cross Rd
  • Lochside at Ferguson

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), TOFINO BUS and 71

To get from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2 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 71 bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Hwy 17 at Mt Newton X station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 71
71
Walk to East Saanich 2
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 - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via West Sidney
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 17 at Mt Newton X
    ID 102474
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Saanich 2
    Walk to
    East Saanich 2
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2?

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 71.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and East Saanich 2 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 43 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2 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 East Saanich 2 station near East Saanich 2 in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo B to East Saanich 2 in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and East Saanich 2 in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Nanaimo B to get to East Saanich 2 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 East Saanich 2 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the ferry at the East Saanich 2 stop, which is closest to East Saanich 2 in Southwest British Columbia.

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