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

By bus and ferry

To get from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 257 bus from Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 20 bus from Departure Bay Ferry station to Wallace at Fitzwilliam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

221minCA$23.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Vancouver Island University
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wallace at Fitzwilliam
    ID 109772
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vancouver Island University
    Walk to
    Vancouver Island University
    Opgarrd Drive
    2.6 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 250, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 20

To get from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 20 bus from Departure Bay Ferry station to Wallace at Fitzwilliam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

240minCA$23.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Vancouver Island University
Leaves from Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St
    ID 60577
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    48 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wallace at Fitzwilliam
    ID 109772
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vancouver Island University
    Walk to
    Vancouver Island University
    Opgarrd Drive
    2.6 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Vancouver Island University

The distance between Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1, Nanaimo and Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo is approximately 87.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Vancouver Island University 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 Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo

Vancouver Island University is located at Opgarrd Drive, Nanaimo and the nearest public transit station is VIU Exchange Bay A.

Bus stations close to Vancouver Island University:

  • VIU Exchange Bay A
  • VIU Exchange Bay B
  • VIU Exchange Bay C

Ferry stations close to Vancouver Island University:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 250, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 20

To get from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St station to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 20 bus from Departure Bay Ferry station to Wallace at Fitzwilliam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

240minCA$23.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Vancouver Island University
Leaves from Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St
    ID 60577
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    48 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wallace at Fitzwilliam
    ID 109772
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vancouver Island University
    Walk to
    Vancouver Island University
    Opgarrd Drive
    2.6 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 257, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 240 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 20.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

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

    The 257 bus line goes from Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St station near Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Vancouver Island University station near Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo.

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

    The total travel time between Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver and Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 257 bus from the Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St 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 Vancouver Island University?

    Get off the bus at the Vancouver Island University stop, which is closest to Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo.

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

    The ride from Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 1 to Vancouver Island University costs CA$23.55.

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