How to get from Nanaimo B to Oak Bay by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the 14 bus from Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp station to University Dr at Ring Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 14
14
Walk to Oak Bay
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 - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101055
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp
    ID 101052
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    UVic - via Richmond
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr at Ring Rd
    ID 100071
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Bay
    Walk to
    Oak Bay
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), TOFINO BUS and 26

To get from Nanaimo B to Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the 26 bus from Boleskine at Douglas station to Mckenzie at Gordon Head station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 26
26
Walk to Oak Bay
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 - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boleskine at Douglas
    ID 100535
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    UVic - via Mckenzie
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mckenzie at Gordon Head
    ID 101037
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Bay
    Walk to
    Oak Bay
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Oak Bay

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 127.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 250 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Oak Bay 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 Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia

Oak Bay is located at Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6.

Bus stations close to Oak Bay:

  • Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6
  • Ring Rd. at Mcgill
  • University Dr at Ring Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), TOFINO BUS and 26

To get from Nanaimo B to Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the 26 bus from Boleskine at Douglas station to Mckenzie at Gordon Head station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 26
26
Walk to Oak Bay
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 - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boleskine at Douglas
    ID 100535
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    UVic - via Mckenzie
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mckenzie at Gordon Head
    ID 101037
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Bay
    Walk to
    Oak Bay
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 250 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 14.

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

    The alternative route takes 233 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 26.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 10 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to Oak Bay 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 2 bus lines till Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station near Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 4 hr 10 min.

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

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

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