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How to get from North Cowichan to Qualicum by bus?

By bus

To get from North Cowichan to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 9 bus from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd station to Village Green Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Bus - 9
9
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum
Leaves from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Cowichan
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Duncan - via Telegraph - via Cow Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    65 min
  • 7
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum
    Walk to
    Qualicum
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 9, VI CONNECTOR and VI CONNECTOR

To get from North Cowichan to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 9 bus from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd station to Village Green Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Bus - 9
9
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum
Leaves from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Cowichan
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Duncan - via Telegraph - via Cow Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    65 min
  • 7
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum
    Walk to
    Qualicum
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Cowichan to Qualicum

The distance between North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 118.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Cowichan to Qualicum by bus, 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 North Cowichan

North Cowichan is located at North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Duncan - Bus Depot.

Bus stations close to North Cowichan:

  • Duncan - Bus Depot
  • Village Green Mall Duncan
  • Village Green Mall

Public transit stations close to Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia

Qualicum is located at Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd.

Bus stations close to Qualicum:

  • Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd
  • River Rd FS Fisheries Rd
  • Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road

Alternative route by bus via 9, VI CONNECTOR and VI CONNECTOR

To get from North Cowichan to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 9 bus from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd station to Village Green Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Bus - 9
9
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum
Leaves from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Cowichan
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Duncan - via Telegraph - via Cow Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    65 min
  • 7
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum
    Walk to
    Qualicum
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Cowichan and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Cowichan to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 9 bus line goes from Duncan - via Telegraph - via Cow Bay station near North Cowichan to Village Green Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Qualicum station near Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from North Cowichan to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between North Cowichan and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Cowichan to get to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 9 bus from the Duncan - via Telegraph - via Cow Bay stop near North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Cowichan and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

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

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