How to get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver by bus and ferry?
From Nanaimo to West Vancouver by bus and ferry
To get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 250 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationNanaimo
- 2Wait for bus20Dover to Woodgrove
- 3Ride to bus stationDeparture Bay FerryID 1098809 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal330 m • 5 min
- 5Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Walk to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 54556360 m • 5 min
- 8Wait for bus250Vancouver
- 9Ride to bus stationEastbound Marine Dr @ 25 StID 5459224 min
Alternative route from Nanaimo to West Vancouver by bus and ferry via 20, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 257
To get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 257 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 14 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationNanaimo
- 2Wait for bus20Dover to Woodgrove
- 3Ride to bus stationDeparture Bay FerryID 1098809 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal330 m • 5 min
- 5Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Walk to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 54556360 m • 5 min
- 8Wait for bus257Vancouver Express
- 9Ride to bus stationEastbound Marine Dr @ 14 StID 5460219 min
- 10Walk toWest Vancouver2.22 km • 29 min
Public transit directions from Nanaimo to West Vancouver
Public transit stations close to Nanaimo
Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Front at Esplanade.
Bus stations close to Nanaimo:
- Front at Esplanade
- Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
- Front St. at Museum Way
Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:
- Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
- Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
Public transit stations close to West Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia
West Vancouver is located at West Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St.
Bus stations close to West Vancouver:
- Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
- Westbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
- Westbound Marine Dr @ 24 St
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- Sooke to Burnaby
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- Sidney to East Saanich 2
- Sunshine Coast F to Sunshine Coast E
- Sunshine Coast F to Gibsons
- Victoria to New Songhees 1a
- Victoria to Esquimalt
- Victoria to Esquimalt District Municipality
- View Royal to East Saanich 2
- Whistler to Stawamus 24
- Whistler to North Vancouver
- Becher Bay 1 to Metchosin
- Chekwelp 26 to Sunshine Coast E
- Chekwelp 26 to Gibsons
- Chekwelp 26a to Sunshine Coast E
- Chekwelp 26a to Sunshine Coast F
Alternative route from Nanaimo to West Vancouver by bus and ferry via 20, WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) and 257
To get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry and finally take the 257 bus from Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station to Eastbound Marine Dr @ 14 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is CA$5.05.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationNanaimo
- 2Wait for bus20Dover to Woodgrove
- 3Ride to bus stationDeparture Bay FerryID 1098809 min
- 4Walk to ferry stationDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal330 m • 5 min
- 5Wait for ferryWEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
- 6Ride to ferry stationHorseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal100 min
- 7Walk to bus stationKeith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry TerminalID 54556360 m • 5 min
- 8Wait for bus257Vancouver Express
- 9Ride to bus stationEastbound Marine Dr @ 14 StID 5460219 min
- 10Walk toWest Vancouver2.22 km • 29 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver?
The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 250.
What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to West Vancouver?
The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 257.
Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.
Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
The 20 bus line goes from Dover to Woodgrove station near Nanaimo to Departure Bay Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Departure Bay Ferry station near West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia
How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Nanaimo and West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 43 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
Get on the 20 bus from the Dover to Woodgrove stop near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nanaimo and West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
Get off the bus at the Departure Bay Ferry stop, which is closest to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia.
How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Nanaimo to West Vancouver?
The ride from Nanaimo to West Vancouver costs CA$5.05.