How to get from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens by bus?

Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens - Bus Schedule

The TOFINO BUS bus from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens departs once a day at 13:10. The trip takes about 2 hr 38 min.

From Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens by bus

To get from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens in Central Saanich, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch station to Douglas at Saanich station. Next, take the 75 bus from Saanich Rd at Oak St - Uptown station to Butchart Gardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The bus schedule from Nanaimo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Butchart Gardens on the Moovit app.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 75
75
Walk to Butchart Gardens
Leaves from Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch
    ID 104177
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saanich Rd at Oak St - Uptown
    ID 100564
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Saanichton Exch to Route 81
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Butchart Gardens
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Butchart Gardens
    Walk to
    Butchart Gardens
    420 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens

The distance between Nanaimo, Central Saanich and Butchart Gardens, Central Saanich is approximately 129.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Central Saanich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens

To check the bus schedule from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Nanaimo) and destination (Butchart Gardens), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 75.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Butchart Gardens?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens?

    The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia to Douglas at Saanich station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Douglas at Saanich station near Butchart Gardens in Central Saanich.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens by bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia and Butchart Gardens in Central Saanich by bus is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to Butchart Gardens?

    Get on the TOFINO BUS bus from the Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch stop near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nanaimo and Butchart Gardens?

    Get off the bus at the Douglas at Saanich stop, which is closest to Butchart Gardens in Central Saanich.

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