How to get from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke by bus?

Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke - Bus Schedule

The TOFINO BUS bus from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke departs once a day at 13:00. The trip takes about 2 hr 40 min.

From Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke by bus

To get from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Langford - Shell Gas Station (Pickup) & Leigh Road (Drop Off) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 61 bus from Langford Exch (Jacklin Rd) Bay E station to Sooke Rd at Townsend Rd - Sooke Town Ctr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The bus schedule from Departure Bay ferry terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Sooke on the Moovit app.

160min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 57
57
Bus - 61
61
Walk to Sooke
Leaves from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    820 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Langford - Shell Gas Station (Pickup) & Leigh Road (Drop Off)
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leigh Rd at Hwy 1
    ID 104084
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Langford Exch via Mccallum
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Langford Exch (Jacklin Rd) Bay E
    ID 101632
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sooke - Grant & W Coast
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sooke Rd at Townsend Rd - Sooke Town Ctr
    ID 102709
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sooke
    Walk to
    Sooke
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke

The distance between Departure Bay ferry terminal, Southwest British Columbia and Sooke, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 127.03 km, which can typically be traveled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest British Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke

To check the bus schedule from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Departure Bay ferry terminal) and destination (Sooke), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 57, Bus line 61.

  • Is there a direct bus between Departure Bay ferry terminal and Sooke?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke?

    The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station near Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo to Langford - Shell Gas Station (Pickup) & Leigh Road (Drop Off) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Langford - Shell Gas Station (Pickup) & Leigh Road (Drop Off) station near Sooke in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Departure Bay ferry terminal to Sooke by bus?

    The total travel time between Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo and Sooke in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Departure Bay ferry terminal to get to Sooke?

    Get on the TOFINO BUS bus from the Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) stop near Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Departure Bay ferry terminal and Sooke?

    Get off the bus at the Langford - Shell Gas Station (Pickup) & Leigh Road (Drop Off) stop, which is closest to Sooke in Southwest British Columbia.

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