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

From Lake Cowichan to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry

To get from Lake Cowichan to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 7 bus from South Shore & King George 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 7 min.

187min
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Bus - 70
70
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from South Shore & King George

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    800 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    31 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 Lake Cowichan to Nanaimo B

The distance between Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 94.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Cowichan 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 Lake Cowichan

Lake Cowichan is located at Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is South Shore & Stone.

Bus stations close to Lake Cowichan:

  • South Shore & Stone
  • South Shore & Sall
  • South Shore Rd & King George

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 70, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Cowichan 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 7 min.

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

    The 7 bus line goes from South Shore & King George station near Lake Cowichan to Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18 station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Lake Cowichan and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 7 bus from the South Shore & King George stop near Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18 station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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