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How to get from Central Saanich to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?
From Central Saanich to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry
To get from Central Saanich to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 72 bus from Saanichton Exchange Bay B station to Saanich at Oak - 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 3 hr 55 min.
235min
72
TOFINO BUS
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Saanichton Exchange Bay B
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSaanichton Exchange Bay BID 10205740 m • 1 min
- 272Wait for bus72Downtown - via Saanichton
- 3
Ride to bus stationSaanich at Oak - UptownID 10057124 min - 4Walk to bus stationDouglas at SaanichID 100554180 m • 3 min
- 5TOFINO BUSWait for busTOFINO BUSVictoria to Nanaimo
- 6Ride to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE110 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
Alternative route from Central Saanich to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry via 75, TOFINO BUS and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
To get from Central Saanich to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 75 bus from Saanichton Exchange Bay B station to Saanich at Oak - 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 17 min.
257min
75
TOFINO BUS NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Saanichton Exchange Bay B
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSaanichton Exchange Bay BID 10205740 m • 1 min
- 275Wait for bus75Downtown
- 3Ride to bus stationSaanich at Oak - UptownID 10057144 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDouglas at SaanichID 100554180 m • 3 min
- 5TOFINO BUSWait for busTOFINO BUSVictoria to Nanaimo
- 6Ride to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE110 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 Central Saanich to Nanaimo B
The distance between Central Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 136.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Saanich 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
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- Central Saanich to East Saanich 2
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- Chekwelp 26 to Gibsons
- Chekwelp 26a to Sunshine Coast E
- Chekwelp 26a to Sunshine Coast F
- Chekwelp 26a to Chekwelp 26
- Chekwelp 26a to Gibsons
- Cole Bay 3 to Cowichan 9
- Colwood to New Songhees 1a
- Colwood to View Royal
- Colwood to Esquimalt
- Colwood to Esquimalt District Municipality
- Colwood to Langford
- Comox to Comox 1
- Comox to Comox-Strathcona B
- Comox to Courtenay
- Comox 1 to Comox
- Comox 1 to Comox-Strathcona B
- Comox 1 to Courtenay
Alternative route from Central Saanich to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry via 75, TOFINO BUS and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
To get from Central Saanich to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 75 bus from Saanichton Exchange Bay B station to Saanich at Oak - 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 17 min.
257min
75
TOFINO BUS NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Saanichton Exchange Bay B
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSaanichton Exchange Bay BID 10205740 m • 1 min
- 275Wait for bus75Downtown
- 3Ride to bus stationSaanich at Oak - UptownID 10057144 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDouglas at SaanichID 100554180 m • 3 min
- 5TOFINO BUSWait for busTOFINO BUSVictoria to Nanaimo
- 6Ride to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE110 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 Central Saanich to Nanaimo B?
The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).
What is the alternative route to get from Central Saanich to Nanaimo B?
The alternative route takes 257 minutes, using Bus line 75, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).
Is there a direct bus between Central Saanich 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 3 hr 55 min.
Which bus line goes from Central Saanich to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?
The 72 bus line goes from Saanichton Exchange Bay B station near Central Saanich to Downtown - via Saanichton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Downtown - via Saanichton station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia
How long does it take to travel from Central Saanich to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Central Saanich and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 55 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Central Saanich to get to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?
Get on the 72 bus from the Saanichton Exchange Bay B stop near Central Saanich in Southwest British Columbia.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central Saanich and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?
Get off the bus at the Downtown - via Saanichton station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.
