How to get from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 by bus and ferry?

From Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 by bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station to Cedar at Clifford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 78
78
Bus - 8
8
Walk to Nanaimo River 2
Leaves from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Nanaimo B
  • 2
    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)
    Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front at Esplanade
    ID 109873
    430 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Cassidy & Nanaimo Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St.
    ID 104776
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    VIU to Cedar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cedar at Clifford
    ID 110180
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nanaimo River 2
    Walk to
    Nanaimo River 2
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 by bus and ferry via NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) and 78

To get from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia, take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the 78 bus from Front at Esplanade station to Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 78
78
Walk to Nanaimo River 2
Leaves from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Nanaimo B
  • 2
    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)
    Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front at Esplanade
    ID 109873
    430 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Cassidy & Nanaimo Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St.
    ID 104776
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nanaimo River 2
    Walk to
    Nanaimo River 2
    3.23 km • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo River 2, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 13.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 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 Nanaimo River 2, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo River 2 is located at Nanaimo River 2, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Cedar at Clifford.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo River 2:

  • Cedar at Clifford
  • Cedar at Wilkinson

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo River 2:

  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 by bus and ferry via NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) and 78

To get from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia, take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the 78 bus from Front at Esplanade station to Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 78
78
Walk to Nanaimo River 2
Leaves from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Nanaimo B
  • 2
    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)
    Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front at Esplanade
    ID 109873
    430 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Cassidy & Nanaimo Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St.
    ID 104776
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nanaimo River 2
    Walk to
    Nanaimo River 2
    3.23 km • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line 78, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia?

    The NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry line goes from Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island) station near Nanaimo B to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station near Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo B to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Nanaimo B to get to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from the Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island) station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Nanaimo B and Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the ferry at the Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia.

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