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

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo River 2 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 8 bus from Cedar at Clifford station to Lawlor at 11th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Bus - 8
8
Bus - 7
7
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Cedar at Clifford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo River 2
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Cedar to VIU
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawlor at 11th St
    ID 110157
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    390 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 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 Nanaimo River 2 to Nanaimo B

The distance between Nanaimo River 2, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 14.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo River 2 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 Nanaimo River 2

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

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 Nanaimo River 2 to Nanaimo B?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 7, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo River 2 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 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The 8 bus line goes from Cedar to VIU station near Nanaimo River 2 to Lawlor at 11th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo River 2 and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 8 bus from the Cedar to VIU stop near Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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