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How to get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?
From Oak Bay to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry
To get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 14 bus from Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6 station to Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS 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 4 hr 6 min.
246min
14
TOFINO BUS
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationOak Bay - 214Wait for bus14VIC General - via Craigflower
- 3
Ride to bus stationHelmcken at Hwy 1 S/B RampID 10104643 min - 4TOFINO BUSWait for busTOFINO BUSVictoria to Nanaimo
- 5Ride to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE105 min
- 6
Walk to ferry stationNanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal400 m • 6 min - 7NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)Wait for ferryNANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
- 8Ride to ferry stationGabriola Island Ferry Terminal25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry via 4, TOFINO BUS and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
To get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 4 bus from Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6 station to Burdett at Penwell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS 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 4 hr 14 min.
254min
4
TOFINO BUS NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationOak Bay
- 24Wait for bus4Downtown
- 3Ride to bus stationBurdett at PenwellID 10001725 min
- 4Walk to bus stationVictoria - Bus Depot180 m • 3 min
- 5TOFINO BUSWait for busTOFINO BUSVictoria to Nanaimo
- 6Ride to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE120 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationNanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal400 m • 6 min
- 8NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)Wait for ferryNANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
- 9Ride to ferry stationGabriola Island Ferry Terminal25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B
The distance between Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 131.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Bay 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 Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal.
Ferry stations close to Nanaimo B:
- Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
- Duke Point Ferry Terminal
Related Routes
- Oak Bay to Sidney
- Oak Bay to Becher Bay 1
- Oak Bay to Tsawwassen
- Parksville to Bowen Island
- Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo G
- Qualicum Beach to Campbell River 11
- Quinsam 12 to Campbell River
- Quinsam 12 to Campbell River 11
- Sooke to Burnaby
- South Saanich 1 to Central Saanich
- South Saanich 1 to East Saanich 2
- Squamish to Stawamus 24
- Stawamus 24 to Seaichem 16
- Stawamus 24 to Squamish
- Sidney to Oak Bay
- Sidney to East Saanich 2
- Sunshine Coast E to Sunshine Coast F
- Sunshine Coast E to Chekwelp 26
- Sunshine Coast E to Chekwelp 26a
- Sunshine Coast E to Gibsons
Alternative route from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry via 4, TOFINO BUS and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
To get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 4 bus from Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6 station to Burdett at Penwell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS 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 4 hr 14 min.
254min
4
TOFINO BUS NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationOak Bay
- 24Wait for bus4Downtown
- 3Ride to bus stationBurdett at PenwellID 10001725 min
- 4Walk to bus stationVictoria - Bus Depot180 m • 3 min
- 5TOFINO BUSWait for busTOFINO BUSVictoria to Nanaimo
- 6Ride to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE120 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationNanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal400 m • 6 min
- 8NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)Wait for ferryNANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
- 9Ride to ferry stationGabriola Island Ferry Terminal25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B?
The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line 14, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).
What is the alternative route to get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B?
The alternative route takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).
Is there a direct bus between Oak Bay 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 4 hr 6 min.
Which bus line goes from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?
The 14 bus line goes from VIC General - via Craigflower station near Oak Bay to Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia
How long does it take to travel from Oak Bay to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Oak Bay and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 6 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Oak Bay to get to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?
Get on the 14 bus from the VIC General - via Craigflower stop near Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oak Bay and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?
Get off the bus at the Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.
