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How to get from Nanaimo to Victoria by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo to Victoria in Southwest British Columbia, take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Village Green Mall Duncan station. Next, take the 66 bus from Village Green Mall station to Douglas at Courtney station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Walk to Victoria
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 Courtney
    ID 100019
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to Victoria
    Walk to
    Victoria
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Victoria

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Victoria, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 116.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Victoria 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:

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

Public transit stations close to Victoria, Southwest British Columbia

Victoria is located at Victoria, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Victoria - Bus Depot.

Bus stations close to Victoria:

  • Victoria - Bus Depot
  • Douglas at Humboldt / Burdett
  • Burdett at Penwell

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Victoria 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 Victoria station near Victoria in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Victoria in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

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

  • When is the last bus from Nanaimo to Victoria in Southwest British Columbia?

    The last bus from Nanaimo to Victoria in Southwest British Columbia is the Tofino Bus line. It leaves the Downtown Nanaimo Exchange stop at 6:10 AM.

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