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 20 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Departure Bay Ferry 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 2260 Block station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Bus - 20
20
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Comox
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dover to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Departure Bay Ferry
    ID 109880
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    40 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
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Comox Mall via N.I.C.
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guthrie 2260 Block
    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 TOFINO BUS, VI CONNECTOR and 1

To get from Nanaimo to Comox in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange 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 2260 Block station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Comox
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    20 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
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Comox Mall via N.I.C.
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guthrie 2260 Block
    ID 111303
    22 min
  • 8
    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 120.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 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.

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo

Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Front at Esplanade.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Front at Esplanade
  • Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
  • Front St. at Museum Way

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

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

Public transit stations close to Comox, Southwest British Columbia

Comox is located at Comox, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Robb at Rodello.

Bus stations close to Comox:

  • Robb at Rodello
  • Aitken at Mckenzie
  • Lerwick at Mcdonald

Related Routes

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

To get from Nanaimo to Comox in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange 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 2260 Block station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Comox
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    20 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
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Comox Mall via N.I.C.
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guthrie 2260 Block
    ID 111303
    22 min
  • 8
    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 179 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, 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 2 hr 59 min.

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

    The 20 bus line goes from Dover to Woodgrove station near Nanaimo to Departure Bay Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Departure Bay Ferry 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 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Dover to Woodgrove 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 Departure Bay Ferry stop, which is closest to Comox in Southwest British Columbia.

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