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

From Cowichan Valley C to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry

To get from Cowichan Valley C to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 9 bus from Valleyview Shopping Ctr 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 23 min.

203min
Walk to bus stationBus - 9
9
Bus - 70
70
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Valleyview Shopping Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valleyview Shopping Ctr
    ID 108089
    190 m • 3 min
  • 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
    20 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 Valley C to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry via 8, 70 and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Cowichan Valley C to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 8 bus from Valleyview Shopping Ctr 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 13 min.

253min
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 Valleyview Shopping Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valleyview Shopping Ctr
    ID 108089
    190 m • 3 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
    19 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 Valley C to Nanaimo B

The distance between Cowichan Valley C, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 73.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cowichan Valley C 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 Valley C

Cowichan Valley C is located at Cowichan Valley C, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Cobble Hill - Valley View Mall.

Bus stations close to Cowichan Valley C:

  • Cobble Hill - Valley View Mall
  • Valleyview Park & Ride
  • Valleyview Shopping Ctr

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 Valley C to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry via 8, 70 and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Cowichan Valley C to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 8 bus from Valleyview Shopping Ctr 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 13 min.

253min
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 Valleyview Shopping Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valleyview Shopping Ctr
    ID 108089
    190 m • 3 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
    19 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 Valley C to Nanaimo B?

    The fastest way takes 203 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 Valley C to Nanaimo B?

    The alternative route takes 253 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 Valley C 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 23 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Cowichan Valley C and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 9 bus from the Valleyview Shopping Ctr stop near Cowichan Valley C in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Duncan - via Telegraph - via Cow Bay station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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