How to get from Nanaimo to Highlands by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo to Highlands in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Langford - Shell Gas Station (Pickup) & Leigh Road (Drop Off) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Millstream at Treanor station to Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 57
57
Bus - 52
52
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
    Langford - Shell Gas Station (Pickup) & Leigh Road (Drop Off)
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leigh at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp
    ID 104083
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Thetis Hgts - via Mccallum
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millstream at Treanor
    ID 101637
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Bear Mountain - via Millstream - Rru
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr
    ID 101807
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via TOFINO BUS, 95 and 52

To get from Nanaimo to Highlands in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 95 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Goldstream at Jacklin station to Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 95
95
Bus - 52
52
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
    Goldstream at Strathmore
    ID 101597
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Goldstream at Jacklin
    ID 101618
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Bear Mountain - via Millstream - Rru
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr
    ID 101807
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Highlands

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Highlands, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 103.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Highlands 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 Highlands, Southwest British Columbia

Highlands is located at Highlands, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Bear Mountain Pkwy at Country Club Way.

Bus stations close to Highlands:

  • Bear Mountain Pkwy at Country Club Way
  • Bear Mountain Pkwy at Players Dr
  • Bear Mountain Vlg Ctr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via TOFINO BUS, 95 and 52

To get from Nanaimo to Highlands in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 95 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Goldstream at Jacklin station to Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 95
95
Bus - 52
52
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
    Goldstream at Strathmore
    ID 101597
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Goldstream at Jacklin
    ID 101618
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Bear Mountain - via Millstream - Rru
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr
    ID 101807
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 57, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 95, Bus line 52.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Highlands 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 Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr station near Highlands in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Highlands in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bear Mountain Pkwy at Nicklaus Dr stop, which is closest to Highlands in Southwest British Columbia.

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