How to get from West Vancouver to Qualicum by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from West Vancouver to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Westbound Marine Dr @ 25 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 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 16 min.

316min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum
Leaves from Westbound Marine Dr @ 25 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
    ID 54622
    70 m • 1 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
    23 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 - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Qualicum
    Walk to
    Qualicum
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Vancouver to Qualicum

The distance between West Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia and Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 131.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 316 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver

West Vancouver is located at West Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St.

Bus stations close to West Vancouver:

  • Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
  • Westbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
  • Westbound Marine Dr @ 24 St

Public transit stations close to Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia

Qualicum is located at Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road.

Bus stations close to Qualicum:

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Vancouver to Qualicum?

    The fastest way takes 316 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 16 min.

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

    The 250 bus line goes from Westbound Marine Dr @ 25 St station near West Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Qualicum station near Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between West Vancouver and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 250 bus from the Westbound Marine Dr @ 25 St stop near West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Vancouver 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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