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

By bus and ferry

To get from Bowen Island to Qualicum Beach 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 - Visitor Info Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min.

321min
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 Beach
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 - Visitor Info Centre
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum Beach
    Walk to
    Qualicum Beach
    1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bowen Island to Qualicum Beach

The distance between Bowen Island, Southwest British Columbia and Qualicum Beach, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 111.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 321 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowen Island 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 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 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 Bowen Island to Qualicum Beach?

    The fastest way takes 321 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 Beach 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 21 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Bowen Island to Qualicum Beach 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 Beach station near Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Bowen Island and Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia by ferry and bus is about 5 hr 21 min.

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

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

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