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How to get from Nanaimo to Coquitlam by SkyTrain and bus?

From Nanaimo to Coquitlam by SkyTrain and bus

To get from Nanaimo to Coquitlam in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one SkyTrain line: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Victoria - Bus Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus and finally take the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from Main Street-Science World Station station to Lougheed Town Centre Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
SkyTrain - EXPO LINE
Walk to Coquitlam
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 - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    125 min
  • 4
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Vancouver
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    87 min
  • 6
    Walk to SkyTrain station
    Walk to SkyTrain station
    Main Street-Science World Station
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    SkyTrain - EXPO LINE
    Wait for SkyTrain
    EXPO LINE
    Expo Line to Production Way-University
  • 8
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Lougheed Town Centre Station
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Coquitlam
    Walk to
    Coquitlam
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Coquitlam

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Coquitlam, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 260.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 298 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Coquitlam by SkyTrain and 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 Coquitlam, Southwest British Columbia

Coquitlam is located at Coquitlam, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Northbound North Rd @ Austin Ave.

SkyTrain stations close to Coquitlam:

  • Lougheed Town Centre Station
  • Burquitlam Station
  • Production Way-University Station

Bus stations close to Coquitlam:

  • Northbound North Rd @ Austin Ave
  • Southbound North Rd @ Austin Rd
  • Westbound Austin Ave @ Whiting Way

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 298 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line EXPO LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one SkyTrain line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 58 min.

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

    The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station near Nanaimo to Nanaimo to Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one SkyTrain line till Nanaimo to Victoria station near Coquitlam in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Coquitlam in Southwest British Columbia by bus and SkyTrain is about 4 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the TOFINO BUS 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 Coquitlam in Southwest British Columbia?

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

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