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

By bus and ferry

To get from Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 91 bus from Jones at Fern Rd W station to Woodgrove Exchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station to Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 50
50
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Jones at Fern Rd W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Qualicum Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    370 m • 5 min
  • 8
    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)
    Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    Ride to ferry station
    Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 91, 40 and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 91 bus from Jones at Fern Rd W station to Mary Ellen 6690 Block station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station to Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 40
40
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Jones at Fern Rd W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Qualicum Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6690 Block
    ID 110300
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6680 Block
    ID 109928
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    VIU Express to Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
    ID 109872
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    230 m • 4 min
  • 8
    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)
    Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    Ride to ferry station
    Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo B

The distance between Qualicum Beach, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 60.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo B 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

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

Bus stations close to Qualicum Beach:

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

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo B is located at Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo B:

  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
  • Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 91, 40 and NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)

To get from Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 91 bus from Jones at Fern Rd W station to Mary Ellen 6690 Block station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) ferry from Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal station to Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 40
40
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Jones at Fern Rd W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Qualicum Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6690 Block
    ID 110300
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6680 Block
    ID 109928
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    VIU Express to Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
    ID 109872
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    230 m • 4 min
  • 8
    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)
    Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    Ride to ferry station
    Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line 50, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo B?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line 40, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

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

    The 91 bus line goes from Intercity to Woodgrove station near Qualicum Beach to Woodgrove Exchange station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station near Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 91 bus from the Intercity to Woodgrove stop near Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal station, which is closest to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia.

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