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How to get from South Saanich 1 to Nanaimo B by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from South Saanich 1 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 75 bus from Verdier at West Saanich station to Saanich at Oak - Uptown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS 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 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Walk to bus stationBus - 75
75
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Ferry - NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY)
Leaves from Verdier at West Saanich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Verdier at West Saanich
    ID 101998
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saanich at Oak - Uptown
    ID 100571
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
    400 m • 6 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 South Saanich 1 to Nanaimo B

The distance between South Saanich 1, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo B, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 144.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 255 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Saanich 1 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 South Saanich 1

South Saanich 1 is located at South Saanich 1, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is West Saanich at Verdier.

Bus stations close to South Saanich 1:

  • West Saanich at Verdier
  • Stelly's Cross Rd at Early
  • Verdier at West Saanich

Ferry stations close to South Saanich 1:

  • Brentwood Ferry Terminal

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 Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal.

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo B:

  • Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Saanich 1 to Nanaimo B?

    The fastest way takes 255 minutes, using Bus line 75, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between South Saanich 1 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 4 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Saanich 1 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 75 bus line goes from Verdier at West Saanich station near South Saanich 1 to Downtown 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 South Saanich 1 to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between South Saanich 1 and Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Saanich 1 to get to Nanaimo B in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 75 bus from the Verdier at West Saanich stop near South Saanich 1 in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Saanich 1 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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