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

By bus and ferry

To get from Sidney to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 26 bus from UVic Exchange station to Carey at Ravine - Uptown 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 8 min.

248min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from UVic Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UVic Exchange
    ID 100904
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    To Uptown Only - Carey/Ravine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carey at Ravine - Uptown
    ID 101817
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    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)
    Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    Ride to ferry station
    Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 51, TOFINO BUS and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Sidney to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 51 bus from UVic Exchange station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken 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 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Walk to bus stationBus - 51
51
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from UVic Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UVic Exchange
    ID 100878
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Langford - Mckenzie Exp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101063
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp
    ID 101046
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    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)
    Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    Ride to ferry station
    Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sidney to Nanaimo B

The distance between Sidney, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 127.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sidney 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 Sidney

Sidney is located at Sidney, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is UVic Exchange.

Bus stations close to Sidney:

  • UVic Exchange

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

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 51, TOFINO BUS and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Sidney to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 51 bus from UVic Exchange station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken 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 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Walk to bus stationBus - 51
51
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from UVic Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UVic Exchange
    ID 100878
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Langford - Mckenzie Exp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101063
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp
    ID 101046
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    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)
    Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    Ride to ferry station
    Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sidney to Nanaimo B?

    The alternative route takes 321 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Sidney 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 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sidney to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 26 bus line goes from UVic Exchange station near Sidney to To Uptown Only - Carey/Ravine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till To Uptown Only - Carey/Ravine station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Sidney and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 26 bus from the UVic Exchange stop near Sidney in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sidney and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the To Uptown Only - Carey/Ravine station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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