How to get from Parksville to Lions Bay by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Parksville to Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Jensen Ave E at Mccarter station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 262 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Westbound Brunswick Rd @ Hwy 99 Overpass station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min.

300min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 262262
Walk to Lions Bay
Leaves from Jensen Ave E at Mccarter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jensen Ave E at Mccarter
    ID 110388
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Port Alberni to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    310 m • 4 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 - 262262
    Wait for bus
    262
    Lions Bay- Brunswick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbound Brunswick Rd @ Hwy 99 Overpass
    ID 61445
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lions Bay
    Walk to
    Lions Bay
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Parksville to Lions Bay

The distance between Parksville, Southwest British Columbia and Lions Bay, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 110.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 300 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parksville to Lions 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 Parksville

Parksville is located at Parksville, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Mcmillan at Jensen Ave W.

Bus stations close to Parksville:

  • Mcmillan at Jensen Ave W
  • Hirst Ave W at Cheney
  • Mcmillan at Harrison

Public transit stations close to Lions Bay, Southwest British Columbia

Lions Bay is located at Lions Bay, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Westbound Brunswick Rd @ Hwy 99 Overpass.

Bus stations close to Lions Bay:

  • Westbound Brunswick Rd @ Hwy 99 Overpass

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parksville to Lions Bay?

    The fastest way takes 300 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 262.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parksville and Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 300 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Parksville to Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia?

    The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Jensen Ave E at Mccarter station near Parksville to Port Alberni to Nanaimo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Lions Bay station near Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Parksville to Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Parksville and Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 300 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Parksville to get to Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the TOFINO BUS bus from the Jensen Ave E at Mccarter stop near Parksville in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parksville and Lions Bay in Southwest British Columbia?

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

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