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How to get to Departure Bay in Nanaimo by bus, ferry or SkyTrain?

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Directions to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Departure Bay

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Bus stations near Departure Bay in Nanaimo

  • Glenayr at Lynburn,1 min walk,
  • Departure Bay at Loat,7 min walk,

Ferry stations near Departure Bay in Nanaimo

  • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal,24 min walk,

Bus lines to Departure Bay in Nanaimo

  • 1,Country Club,
  • 20,Dover to Woodgrove,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Departure Bay?

    The closest stations to Departure Bay are:

    • Glenayr at Lynburn is 7 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Departure Bay at Loat is 504 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal is 1889 meters away, 24 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Departure Bay?

    These bus lines stop near Departure Bay: 20

  • Which ferry lines stop near Departure Bay?

    These ferry lines stop near Departure Bay: WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Departure Bay in Nanaimo?

    The nearest bus stop to Departure Bay in Nanaimo is Glenayr at Lynburn. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Departure Bay in Nanaimo?

    The nearest ferry station to Departure Bay in Nanaimo is Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal. It’s a 24 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Departure Bay in Nanaimo?

    The 20 is the first bus that goes to Departure Bay in Nanaimo. It stops nearby at 6:35 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Departure Bay in Nanaimo?

    The 1 is the last bus that goes to Departure Bay in Nanaimo. It stops nearby at 11:52 PM.

  • What time is the first ferry to Departure Bay in Nanaimo?

    The WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) is the first ferry that goes to Departure Bay in Nanaimo. It stops nearby at 6:30 AM.

  • What time is the last ferry to Departure Bay in Nanaimo?

    The WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) is the last ferry that goes to Departure Bay in Nanaimo. It stops nearby at 12:25 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Departure Bay?

    The bus fare to Departure Bay costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the ferry fare to Departure Bay?

    The ferry fare to Departure Bay costs about $18.50.

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Departure Bay, NanaimoDeparture Bay is a bay in central Nanaimo, British Columbia, on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The surrounding neighbourhood is also referred to as "Departure Bay" —once a settlement of its own, it was amalgamated into the City of Nanaimo in the 1970s.
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