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How to get from Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?

From Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry

To get from Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 9 bus from Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem station to Village Green Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 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 8 min.

188min
Bus - 9
9
Bus - 70
70
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cowichan 9
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Duncan - via Telegraph - via Cow Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall Duncan
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    70 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 from Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry via 8, 70 and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 8 bus from Bench & Staghorn station to Village Green Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 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 21 min.

261min
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - 70
70
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Bench & Staghorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bench & Staghorn
    ID 106233
    1.64 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Duncan - via Shawnigan - via Hwy 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall Duncan
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    70 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 Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B

The distance between Cowichan 9, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 65.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cowichan 9 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 Cowichan 9

Cowichan 9 is located at Cowichan 9, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem.

Bus stations close to Cowichan 9:

  • Cowichan Bay Rd & Tzouhalem
  • Cowichan Bay Rd & Bench

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

Alternative route from Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry via 8, 70 and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 8 bus from Bench & Staghorn station to Village Green Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 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 21 min.

261min
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - 70
70
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Bench & Staghorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bench & Staghorn
    ID 106233
    1.64 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Duncan - via Shawnigan - via Hwy 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall Duncan
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    70 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 Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line 70, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B?

    The alternative route takes 261 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 70, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Cowichan 9 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 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 9 bus line goes from Duncan - via Telegraph - via Cow Bay station near Cowichan 9 to Village Green Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Village Green Mall station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Cowichan 9 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Cowichan 9 and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cowichan 9 to get to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 9 bus from the Duncan - via Telegraph - via Cow Bay stop near Cowichan 9 in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cowichan 9 and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Village Green Mall station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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