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How to get from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 by bus?

From Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 by bus

To get from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Village Green Mall Duncan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 72 bus from Douglas at Cloverdale station to East Saanich at Mctavish station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 72
72
Walk to Cole Bay 3
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Duncan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall Duncan
    ID 104033
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Cvx - to Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Cloverdale
    ID 100454
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Cloverdale
    ID 100456
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Saanichton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Saanich at Mctavish
    ID 102177
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cole Bay 3
    Walk to
    Cole Bay 3
    3.08 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Cole Bay 3, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 138.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 by bus, 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 Nanaimo

Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Victoria at Albert.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Victoria at Albert
  • Bastion at Skinner
  • Front St. at Museum Way

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
  • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Cole Bay 3, Southwest British Columbia

Cole Bay 3 is located at Cole Bay 3, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is West Saanich at North Ridge.

Ferry stations close to Cole Bay 3:

  • Mill Bay

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 70 bus line goes from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station near Nanaimo to Ncx to Duncan station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ncx to Duncan station near Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Downtown Nanaimo Exchange stop near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nanaimo and Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Ncx to Duncan stop, which is closest to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia.

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