How to get from Nanaimo to View Royal by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo to View Royal in Southwest British Columbia, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken station. Next, take the 95 bus from Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken station to Island Hwy at Wilfert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 95
95
Walk to View Royal
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
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101055
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101063
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Blink - to Langford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Island Hwy at Wilfert
    ID 101260
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to View Royal
    Walk to
    View Royal
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via TOFINO BUS and 39

To get from Nanaimo to View Royal in Southwest British Columbia, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken station. Next, take the 39 bus from Watkiss Wy at Helmcken - Eagle Creek Vlg station to Island Hwy at Wilfert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 39
39
Walk to View Royal
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
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101055
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watkiss Wy at Helmcken - Eagle Creek Vlg
    ID 101081
    510 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Westhills Exch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Island Hwy at Wilfert
    ID 101260
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to View Royal
    Walk to
    View Royal
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to View Royal

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and View Royal, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 107.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to View Royal 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 View Royal, Southwest British Columbia

View Royal is located at View Royal, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Colwood Exchange.

Bus stations close to View Royal:

  • Colwood Exchange
  • Six Mile Rd. at Damon
  • Atkins at Myra

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via TOFINO BUS and 39

To get from Nanaimo to View Royal in Southwest British Columbia, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken station. Next, take the 39 bus from Watkiss Wy at Helmcken - Eagle Creek Vlg station to Island Hwy at Wilfert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 39
39
Walk to View Royal
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
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101055
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watkiss Wy at Helmcken - Eagle Creek Vlg
    ID 101081
    510 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Westhills Exch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Island Hwy at Wilfert
    ID 101260
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to View Royal
    Walk to
    View Royal
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to View Royal?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 95.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to View Royal?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 39.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to View Royal 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 till View Royal station near View Royal in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and View Royal in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

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

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