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How to get from Nanaimo B to North Cowichan by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to North Cowichan 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 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Village Green Mall Duncan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 70
70
Walk to North Cowichan
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
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Duncan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall Duncan
    ID 104033
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Cowichan
    Walk to
    North Cowichan
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to North Cowichan

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 60.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to North Cowichan 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 North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia

North Cowichan is located at North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 1 & Boys Rd.

Bus stations close to North Cowichan:

  • Hwy 1 & Boys Rd
  • Boys Rd 2880 Block
  • Boys Rd & Statlou

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to North Cowichan 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 one bus line till Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station near North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

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

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