How to get from Nanaimo to Comox by bus?

From Nanaimo to Comox by bus

To get from Nanaimo to Comox in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch A Bay station to Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the 1 bus from Driftwood Mall Exchange Bay A station to Guthrie Rd at Aspen Grove Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min. The bus schedule from Nanaimo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Comox on the Moovit app.

222min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Comox
Leaves from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch A Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dwtn Nanaimo Exch A Bay
    ID 104177
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Driftwood Mall Exchange Bay A
    ID 111278
    105 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Driftwood Mall Exchange Bay A
    ID 111278
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Comox Mall - via N.I.C.
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guthrie Rd at Aspen Grove Centre
    ID 111303
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Comox
    Walk to
    Comox
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nanaimo to Comox by bus via 25, VI CONNECTOR and 1

To get from Nanaimo to Comox in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 25 bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch E Bay station to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the 1 bus from Driftwood Mall Exchange Bay A station to Guthrie Rd at Aspen Grove Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min. The bus schedule from Nanaimo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Comox on the Moovit app.

292min
Walk to bus stationBus - 25
25
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Comox
Leaves from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch E Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dwtn Nanaimo Exch E Bay
    ID 104181
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Ferry Shuttle - to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 109880
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Driftwood Mall Exchange Bay A
    ID 111278
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Driftwood Mall Exchange Bay A
    ID 111278
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Comox Mall - via N.I.C.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guthrie Rd at Aspen Grove Centre
    ID 111303
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Comox
    Walk to
    Comox
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Comox

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Comox, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 120.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Comox by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest British Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Nanaimo to Comox

To check the bus schedule from Nanaimo to Comox using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Nanaimo) and destination (Comox), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Nanaimo to Comox by bus via 25, VI CONNECTOR and 1

To get from Nanaimo to Comox in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 25 bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch E Bay station to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the 1 bus from Driftwood Mall Exchange Bay A station to Guthrie Rd at Aspen Grove Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min. The bus schedule from Nanaimo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Comox on the Moovit app.

292min
Walk to bus stationBus - 25
25
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Comox
Leaves from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch E Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dwtn Nanaimo Exch E Bay
    ID 104181
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Ferry Shuttle - to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 109880
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Driftwood Mall Exchange Bay A
    ID 111278
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Driftwood Mall Exchange Bay A
    ID 111278
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Comox Mall - via N.I.C.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guthrie Rd at Aspen Grove Centre
    ID 111303
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Comox
    Walk to
    Comox
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Comox?

    The fastest way takes 222 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to Comox?

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Comox in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Comox in Southwest British Columbia?

    The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch A Bay station near Nanaimo to Victoria to Nanaimo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Victoria to Nanaimo station near Comox in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Comox in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 42 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Victoria to Nanaimo stop, which is closest to Comox in Southwest British Columbia.

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