How to get from Main Street-Science World Station to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?

From Main Street-Science World Station to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry

To get from Main Street-Science World Station 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 5 hr 38 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Main Street-Science World Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Nanaimo B on the Moovit app.

338min
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
    130 m • 2 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 Main Street-Science World Station to Nanaimo B

The distance between Main Street-Science World Station, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 232.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 338 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main Street-Science World Station 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.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Main Street-Science World Station to Nanaimo B

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Main Street-Science World Station to Nanaimo B using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main Street-Science World Station) and destination (Nanaimo B), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main Street-Science World Station to Nanaimo B?

    The fastest way takes 338 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 Main Street-Science World Station and Nanaimo B?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main Street-Science World Station to Nanaimo B?

    The VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus line goes from Vancouver Bus Terminal near Main Street-Science World Station in Vancouver to Victoria - Bus Depot. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Victoria - Bus Depot near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main Street-Science World Station to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Main Street-Science World Station in Vancouver and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main Street-Science World Station to get to Nanaimo B?

    Get on the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus from the Vancouver Bus Terminal near Main Street-Science World Station in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main Street-Science World Station and Nanaimo B?

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

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