How to get from Bowen Island to Qualicum by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Bowen Island to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY) ferry from Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal station to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry 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 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Walk to ferry stationFerry - BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum
Leaves from Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Ferry - BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    20 min
  • 4
    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)
  • 5
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    310 m • 4 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 Bowen Island to Qualicum

The distance between Bowen Island, Southwest British Columbia and Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 123.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 313 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowen Island to Qualicum 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 Bowen Island

Bowen Island is located at Bowen Island, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Bowen Island Trunk Rd @ Snug Cove.

Bus stations close to Bowen Island:

  • Bowen Island Trunk Rd @ Snug Cove
  • Lenora Rd @ Melmore Rd (Flag)
  • Artisan Square (Flag)

Ferry stations close to Bowen Island:

  • Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bowen Island to Qualicum?

    The fastest way takes 313 minutes, using Bus line BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY), Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Bowen Island and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 13 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Bowen Island to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    The BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY) ferry line goes from Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal station near Bowen Island to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line till Qualicum station near Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Bowen Island to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Bowen Island and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 5 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Bowen Island to get to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the BOWEN ISLAND - VANCOUVER (SNUG COVE-HORSESHOE BAY) ferry from the Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Ferry Terminal station near Bowen Island in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Bowen Island and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

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

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