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How to get fromDeparture Bay to Vancouver Island Universityby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Departure Bay to Vancouver Island University by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 40 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bowen Rd at Northfield Rd to Wakesiah Ave at Foster Stbus bus 40
    24 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Departure Bay to Vancouver Island Universitytaxi taxi 7 km
    10 min
    $25–30

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Departure Bay to Vancouver Island Universitywalk walk 6.6 km
    1h 19m

  4. Line 72 bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Glenayr Dr at Lynburn Cres to Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Bay H at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Bay B at VIU Exchbus bus 40 / ...
    48 min
    $6

Departure Bay to Vancouver Island University by bus and foot

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.9 km
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Departure Bay, BC, Canada and Vancouver Island University, BC, Canada?

BC Transit - Nanaimo operates a bus from Bowen Rd at Northfield Rd to Wakesiah Ave at Foster St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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