How to get from Nanaimo B to Qualicum Beach by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nanaimo B to Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 91 bus from Woodgrove Exchange station to Jones at Fern Rd W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Bus - 50
50
Bus - 91
91
Leaves from Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Nanaimo B
  • 2
    Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
    Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island)
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Woodgrove
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Qualicum Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Jones at Fern Rd W
    Ride to bus station
    Jones at Fern Rd W
    ID 110358
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo B to Qualicum Beach

The distance between Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and Qualicum Beach, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 60.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo B to Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach, Southwest British Columbia

Qualicum Beach is located at Qualicum Beach, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Jones at Fern Rd W.

Bus stations close to Qualicum Beach:

  • Jones at Fern Rd W
  • Fern Rd at Beach Rd
  • Jones at Fifth Ave W

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo B to Qualicum Beach?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY), Bus line 50, Bus line 91.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo B and Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nanaimo B to Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia?

    The NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry line goes from Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island) station near Nanaimo B to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station near Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo B to Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo B and Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Nanaimo B to get to Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from the Nanaimo Harbour (Vancouver Island) station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Nanaimo B and Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the ferry at the Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia.

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