How to get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Village Green Mall Duncan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 24 bus from Cowper at Colquitz station to Admirals at Maple Bank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 24
24
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
    Hwy 1 Ramp & Admirals
    ID 102034
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cowper at Colquitz
    ID 100803
    620 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Cedar Hill - via Parklands
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Admirals at Maple Bank
    Ride to bus station
    Admirals at Maple Bank
    ID 101771
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 70, 66 and 25

To get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Village Green Mall Duncan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 25 bus from Yates at Broad / Douglas station to Admirals at Maple Bank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 25
25
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 & View
    ID 100042
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Yates at Broad / Douglas
    ID 100048
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Shoreline Sch - via Munro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Admirals at Maple Bank
    Ride to bus station
    Admirals at Maple Bank
    ID 101778
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Esquimalt

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Esquimalt, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 113.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Esquimalt 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 Esquimalt, Southwest British Columbia

Esquimalt is located at Esquimalt, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Admirals at Maple Bank.

Bus stations close to Esquimalt:

  • Admirals at Maple Bank
  • Admirals at Luscombe
  • Admirals at Caroline

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 70, 66 and 25

To get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Village Green Mall Duncan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 25 bus from Yates at Broad / Douglas station to Admirals at Maple Bank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 25
25
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 & View
    ID 100042
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Yates at Broad / Douglas
    ID 100048
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Shoreline Sch - via Munro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Admirals at Maple Bank
    Ride to bus station
    Admirals at Maple Bank
    ID 101778
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Bus line 24.

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

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Bus line 25.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Esquimalt 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 Admirals at Maple Bank station near Esquimalt in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Esquimalt in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Admirals at Maple Bank stop, which is closest to Esquimalt in Southwest British Columbia.

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