How to get from Vancouver to Parksville by bus and ferry?

From Vancouver to Parksville by bus and ferry

To get from Vancouver to Parksville 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 Jensen Ave E at Mccarter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
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 Parksville
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
    180 m • 3 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 Port Alberni
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jensen Ave E at Mccarter
    ID 110388
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Parksville
    Walk to
    Parksville
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Vancouver to Parksville 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 Jensen Ave E at Mccarter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
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 Parksville
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
    150 m • 2 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 Port Alberni
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jensen Ave E at Mccarter
    ID 110388
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Parksville
    Walk to
    Parksville
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vancouver to Parksville

The distance between Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia and Parksville, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 115.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 298 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vancouver to Parksville 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 Vancouver

Vancouver is located at Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Northbound Granville St @ Dunsmuir St.

SkyTrain stations close to Vancouver:

  • Stadium-Chinatown Station
  • Burrard Station
  • Vancouver City Centre Station

Bus stations close to Vancouver:

  • Northbound Granville St @ Dunsmuir St
  • Southbound Granville St @ W Pender St
  • Northbound Seymour St @ Dunsmuir St

Public transit stations close to Parksville, Southwest British Columbia

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

Bus stations close to Parksville:

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

Related Routes

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

To get from Vancouver to Parksville 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 Jensen Ave E at Mccarter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
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 Parksville
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
    150 m • 2 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 Port Alberni
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jensen Ave E at Mccarter
    ID 110388
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Parksville
    Walk to
    Parksville
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vancouver to Parksville?

    The fastest way takes 298 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 Vancouver to Parksville?

    The alternative route takes 308 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line TOFINO BUS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 58 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Vancouver and Parksville in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 257 bus from the Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St stop near Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia.

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

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