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How to get from Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to Vancouver Island University by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Yaletown-Roundhouse Station 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 36 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

216minCA$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
    1.06 km • 14 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 Yaletown-Roundhouse Station 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 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

231minCA$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
    1.02 km • 14 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 Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to Vancouver Island University

The distance between Yaletown-Roundhouse Station, Nanaimo and Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo is approximately 86.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Yaletown-Roundhouse Station 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 Yaletown-Roundhouse Station

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is located at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station, Nanaimo and the nearest public transit station is Yaletown-Roundhouse Station @ Bay 3.

Bus stations close to Yaletown-Roundhouse Station:

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station @ Bay 3
  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station @ Bay 2
  • Westbound Pacific Blvd @ Drake St

Ferry stations close to Yaletown-Roundhouse Station:

  • Stamps Landing
  • Plaza of Nations
  • Spyglass

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

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

To get from Yaletown-Roundhouse Station 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 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

231minCA$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
    1.02 km • 14 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 Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to Vancouver Island University?

    The fastest way takes 216 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 Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to Vancouver Island University?

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Yaletown-Roundhouse Station 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 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to Vancouver Island University?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to Vancouver Island University by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Yaletown-Roundhouse Station in Vancouver and Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to get to Vancouver Island University?

    Get on the 257 bus from the Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St stop near Yaletown-Roundhouse Station in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Yaletown-Roundhouse Station and Vancouver Island University?

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

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to Vancouver Island University?

    The ride from Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to Vancouver Island University costs CA$23.55.

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