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How to get from Nanoose to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanoose to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 91 bus from Island Hwy N at Capilano station to Woodgrove Exchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 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 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus stationBus - 91
91
Bus - 50
50
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Island Hwy N at Capilano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Island Hwy N at Capilano
    ID 110418
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    370 m • 5 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

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 91, 40 and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Nanoose to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 91 bus from Island Hwy N at Capilano station to Mary Ellen 6690 Block station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 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 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus stationBus - 91
91
Bus - 40
40
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Island Hwy N at Capilano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Island Hwy N at Capilano
    ID 110418
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6690 Block
    ID 110300
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6680 Block
    ID 109928
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    VIU Express to Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
    ID 109872
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    230 m • 4 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 Nanoose to Nanaimo B

The distance between Nanoose, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 26.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanoose 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 Nanoose

Nanoose is located at Nanoose, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Island Hwy N at Capilano.

Bus stations close to Nanoose:

  • Island Hwy N at Capilano

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

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 91, 40 and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Nanoose to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 91 bus from Island Hwy N at Capilano station to Mary Ellen 6690 Block station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 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 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus stationBus - 91
91
Bus - 40
40
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Island Hwy N at Capilano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Island Hwy N at Capilano
    ID 110418
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6690 Block
    ID 110300
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6680 Block
    ID 109928
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    VIU Express to Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
    ID 109872
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    230 m • 4 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line 50, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line 40, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanoose 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 18 min.

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

    The 91 bus line goes from Island Hwy N at Capilano station near Nanoose to Intercity to Woodgrove 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 Nanoose to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Nanoose and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 91 bus from the Island Hwy N at Capilano stop near Nanoose in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nanoose 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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