How to get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City by bus and ferry?

From Nanaimo to North Vancouver City by bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 257 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.

196minCA$5.05
Bus - 20
20
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 257257
Walk to North Vancouver City
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    330 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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Vancouver Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge
    ID 61566
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Vancouver City
    Walk to
    North Vancouver City
    2.57 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City by bus and ferry via 20, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 250

To get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 250 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.

211minCA$5.05
Bus - 20
20
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 250250
Walk to North Vancouver City
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    330 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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Vancouver
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge
    ID 61566
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Vancouver City
    Walk to
    North Vancouver City
    2.57 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and North Vancouver City, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 79.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City 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

Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Front St. at Museum Way.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Front St. at Museum Way
  • Front at Museum
  • Bastion at Skinner

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
  • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to North Vancouver City, Southwest British Columbia

North Vancouver City is located at North Vancouver City, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Eastbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave.

SkyTrain stations close to North Vancouver City:

  • Waterfront Station
  • Burrard Station
  • Granville Station

Bus stations close to North Vancouver City:

  • Eastbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave
  • Westbound Marine Dr @ Hamilton Ave
  • Westbound Marine Dr @ Hanes Ave

Ferry stations close to North Vancouver City:

  • Lonsdale Quay Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City by bus and ferry via 20, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 250

To get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 250 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.

211minCA$5.05
Bus - 20
20
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 250250
Walk to North Vancouver City
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    330 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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Vancouver
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr Offramp @ Lions Gate Bridge
    ID 61566
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Vancouver City
    Walk to
    North Vancouver City
    2.57 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 257.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City?

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 20 bus line goes from Dover to Woodgrove station near Nanaimo to Departure Bay Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Departure Bay Ferry station near North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Dover to Woodgrove stop near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nanaimo and North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Departure Bay Ferry stop, which is closest to North Vancouver City in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City?

    The ride from Nanaimo to North Vancouver City costs CA$5.05.