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

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Esquimalt 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 66 bus from Village Green Mall station to Hwy 1 Ramp & Admirals station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Walk to Esquimalt
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
    Village Green Mall Duncan
    ID 104033
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Cvx - to Victoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 1 Ramp & Admirals
    ID 102034
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Esquimalt
    Walk to
    Esquimalt
    2.77 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Esquimalt

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Esquimalt, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 118.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Esquimalt 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 Esquimalt, Southwest British Columbia

Esquimalt is located at Esquimalt, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Admirals at Maple Bank.

Bus stations close to Esquimalt:

  • Admirals at Maple Bank
  • Admirals at Luscombe
  • Admirals at Caroline

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line 70, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Esquimalt 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 52 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Esquimalt in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 52 min.

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

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

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