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

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Lake Cowichan 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 7 bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn station to South Shore & King George station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 70
70
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Lake Cowichan
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 - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake - via Gibbins
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Cowichan
    Walk to
    Lake Cowichan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Lake Cowichan

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 91.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Lake Cowichan 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 Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia

Lake Cowichan is located at Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is South Shore & Stone.

Bus stations close to Lake Cowichan:

  • South Shore & Stone
  • South Shore & Sall
  • South Shore & King George

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line 70, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Lake Cowichan 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 20 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

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

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