How to get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?

From Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry

To get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus from Vancouver Bus Terminal station to Victoria - Bus Depot 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 360 min.

360min
Walk to bus stationBus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Walk to Nanaimo B
Leaves from Vancouver Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    94 min
  • 4
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exch Bay A
    ID 104177
    120 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    380 m • 6 min
  • 7
    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)
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nanaimo B
    Walk to
    Nanaimo B
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo B

The distance between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 234.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 360 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 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 Waterfront Station @ Bay 3

Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 is located at Waterfront Station @ Bay 3, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Waterfront Station.

SkyTrain stations close to Waterfront Station @ Bay 3:

  • Waterfront Station
  • Granville Station
  • Stadium-Chinatown Station

Bus stations close to Waterfront Station @ Bay 3:

  • Waterfront Station @ Bay 2
  • Northbound Seymour St @ W Hastings St
  • Westbound W Hastings St @ Richards St

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 Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo B:

  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
  • Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo B?

    The fastest way takes 360 minutes, using Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Ferry line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 and Nanaimo B?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 360 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo B?

    The VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus line goes from Vancouver Bus Terminal station near Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 in Vancouver to Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Victoria station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 in Vancouver and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 360 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 to get to Nanaimo B?

    Get on the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus from the Vancouver Bus Terminal stop near Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waterfront Station @ Bay 3 and Nanaimo B?

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

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