How to get from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Douglas at Saanich station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 83 bus from Fifth at Beacon - Sidney Town Ctr station to West Saanich at North Ridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 70
70
Bus - 83
83
Walk to Cole Bay 3
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
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Hwy #17
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fifth at Beacon - Sidney Town Ctr
    ID 102249
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fifth at Beacon - Sidney Town Ctr
    ID 102243
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Royal Oak Exch - via West Saanich
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Saanich at North Ridge
    ID 102191
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cole Bay 3
    Walk to
    Cole Bay 3
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via TOFINO BUS and 70

To get from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Douglas at Saanich station. Next, take the 70 bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Mctavish Exch - Airport Connections station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 70
70
Walk to Cole Bay 3
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
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Hwy #17
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mctavish Exch - Airport Connections
    ID 102048
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to Cole Bay 3
    Walk to
    Cole Bay 3
    3.83 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Cole Bay 3, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 141.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 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 Cole Bay 3, Southwest British Columbia

Cole Bay 3 is located at Cole Bay 3, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Mill Bay.

Bus stations close to Cole Bay 3:

  • West Saanich at Mctavish
  • West Saanich at North Ridge
  • West Saanich at Theh Le Lum

Ferry stations close to Cole Bay 3:

  • Mill Bay

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via TOFINO BUS and 70

To get from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Douglas at Saanich station. Next, take the 70 bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Mctavish Exch - Airport Connections station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 70
70
Walk to Cole Bay 3
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
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Hwy #17
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mctavish Exch - Airport Connections
    ID 102048
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to Cole Bay 3
    Walk to
    Cole Bay 3
    3.83 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 70, Bus line 83.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 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 Cole Bay 3 station near Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to Cole Bay 3 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 Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Cole Bay 3 stop, which is closest to Cole Bay 3 in Southwest British Columbia.

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