How to get from Waterfront Station to North Cowichan by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Waterfront Station to North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 257 bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the TOFINO BUS bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Duncan - Bus Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min.

361min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to North Cowichan
Leaves from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St
    ID 54445
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Cowichan
    Walk to
    North Cowichan
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 250, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and TOFINO BUS

To get from Waterfront Station to North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Granville St station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the TOFINO BUS bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Duncan - Bus Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 12 min.

372min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to North Cowichan
Leaves from Westbound W Georgia St @ Granville St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Granville St
    ID 58504
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Cowichan
    Walk to
    North Cowichan
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waterfront Station to North Cowichan

The distance between Waterfront Station, Southwest British Columbia and North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 134.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 361 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterfront Station 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 Waterfront Station

Waterfront Station is located at Waterfront Station, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Waterfront Station @ Bay 2.

SkyTrain stations close to Waterfront Station:

  • Granville Station
  • Burrard Station
  • Vancouver City Centre Station

Bus stations close to Waterfront Station:

  • Waterfront Station @ Bay 2
  • Waterfront Station @ Bay 1
  • Northbound Seymour St @ W Hastings St

Ferry stations close to Waterfront Station:

  • Plaza of Nations

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 250, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and TOFINO BUS

To get from Waterfront Station to North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Granville St station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the TOFINO BUS bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Duncan - Bus Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 12 min.

372min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to North Cowichan
Leaves from Westbound W Georgia St @ Granville St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Granville St
    ID 58504
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Cowichan
    Walk to
    North Cowichan
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterfront Station to North Cowichan?

    The fastest way takes 361 minutes, using Bus line 257, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterfront Station to North Cowichan?

    The alternative route takes 372 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waterfront Station and North Cowichan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waterfront Station to North Cowichan?

    The 257 bus line goes from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St station near Waterfront Station in Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till North Cowichan station near North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterfront Station to North Cowichan by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Waterfront Station in Vancouver and North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 6 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waterfront Station to get to North Cowichan?

    Get on the 257 bus from the Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St stop near Waterfront Station in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waterfront Station and North Cowichan?

    Get off the bus at the North Cowichan stop, which is closest to North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.

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