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

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Metchosin 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 61 bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Sooke Rd 4960 Block station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 61
61
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 - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sooke
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sooke Rd 4960 Block
    Ride to bus station
    Sooke Rd 4960 Block
    ID 101987
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Metchosin

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Metchosin, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 139.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Metchosin 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 Metchosin, Southwest British Columbia

Metchosin is located at Metchosin, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Sooke Rd 4960 Block.

Bus stations close to Metchosin:

  • Sooke Rd 4960 Block
  • Sooke Rd 4880 Block
  • Sooke Rd at Impala

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 61.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Metchosin in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to Metchosin 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 Sooke Rd 4960 Block station near Metchosin in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Metchosin in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 4 hr 29 min.

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

    Get off the ferry at the Sooke Rd 4960 Block stop, which is closest to Metchosin in Southwest British Columbia.

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