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How to get from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 8 bus from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 station to Westbound W Hastings St @ Richards St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is CA$21.05.

187minCA$21.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Seair
Leaves from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2
    ID 50181
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Fraser/To Waterfront Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbound W Hastings St @ Richards St
    ID 50852
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St
    ID 60577
    520 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    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)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 10
    Walk to Seair
    Walk to
    Seair
    Zorkin Road
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 257 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair in Nanaimo, take the 257 bus from Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is CA$21.05.

170minCA$21.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Seair
Leaves from Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St
    ID 59558
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    33 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 Seair
    Walk to
    Seair
    Zorkin Road
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair

The distance between Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1, Nanaimo and Seair, Nanaimo is approximately 84.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nanaimo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1

Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 is located at Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1, Nanaimo and the nearest public transit station is Main Street-Science World Station.

SkyTrain stations close to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1:

  • Main Street-Science World Station
  • Stadium-Chinatown Station

Train stations close to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1:

  • Vancouver

Bus stations close to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1:

  • Eastbound Terminal Ave @ Western St
  • Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 3
  • Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)

Ferry stations close to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1:

  • Olympic Village
  • Plaza of Nations

Public transit stations close to Seair, Nanaimo

Seair is located at Zorkin Road, Nanaimo and the nearest public transit station is Departure Bay Ferry.

Bus stations close to Seair:

  • Departure Bay Ferry
  • Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
  • Stewart at Maple

Ferry stations close to Seair:

  • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
  • Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 257 and WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

To get from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair in Nanaimo, take the 257 bus from Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry from Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal station to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is CA$21.05.

170minCA$21.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Walk to Seair
Leaves from Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St
    ID 59558
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Horseshoe Bay Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    33 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 Seair
    Walk to
    Seair
    Zorkin Road
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 250, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 257, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 and Seair?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair?

    The 8 bus line goes from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 station near Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver to Fraser/To Waterfront Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Seair station near Seair in Nanaimo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver and Seair in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to get to Seair?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 stop near Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 and Seair?

    Get off the bus at the Seair station, which is closest to Seair in Nanaimo.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair?

    The ride from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Seair costs CA$21.05.

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