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How to get fromVancouver Island University to Departure Bayby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver Island University to Departure Bay by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 40 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bay B at VIU Exch to Bowen Rd at Northfield Rdbus bus 40
    15 min
    $3

  2. Line 40 bus via Bowen Rd at Meredith Rd

    1. Take the bus from Wakesiah Ave at Foster St to Bowen Rd at Meredith Rdbus bus 40
    18 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Vancouver Island University to Departure Baywalk walk 6.6 km
    1h 19m

  5. Line 40 bus, line 72 bus

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

Vancouver Island University to Departure Bay by foot and bus

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.6 km
  • Duration: 15 min

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

BC Transit - Nanaimo operates a bus from Bay B at VIU Exch to Bowen Rd at Northfield Rd hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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