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How to get from North Cowichan to West Vancouver by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from North Cowichan to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Duncan - Bus Depot station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) 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 5 hr 12 min.

312min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 250250
Leaves from Duncan - Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    310 m • 4 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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Vancouver
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
    ID 54592
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from North Cowichan to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Duncan - Bus Depot station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) 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 5 hr 12 min.

312min
Walk to bus station
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 250250
Leaves from Duncan - Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    310 m • 4 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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Vancouver
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
    ID 54592
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Cowichan to West Vancouver

The distance between North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and West Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 127.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 312 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Cowichan to West Vancouver 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 North Cowichan

North Cowichan is located at North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Duncan - Bus Depot.

Bus stations close to North Cowichan:

  • Duncan - Bus Depot
  • Village Green Mall Duncan
  • Village Green Mall

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

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

To get from North Cowichan to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Duncan - Bus Depot station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) 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 5 hr 12 min.

312min
Walk to bus station
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Ferry - WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)
Bus - 250250
Leaves from Duncan - Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
    310 m • 4 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)
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) Ferry Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 54556
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Vancouver
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Marine Dr @ 25 St
    ID 54592
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Cowichan to West Vancouver?

    The fastest way takes 312 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Cowichan to West Vancouver?

    The alternative route takes 312 minutes, using Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY), Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Cowichan 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 5 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Cowichan to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?

    The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Duncan - Bus Depot station near North Cowichan to Victoria to Nanaimo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Victoria to Nanaimo station near West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from North Cowichan to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between North Cowichan and West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Cowichan to get to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the TOFINO BUS bus from the Duncan - Bus Depot stop near North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Cowichan and West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Victoria to Nanaimo stop, which is closest to West Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia.

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