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How to get from Nanoose to Nanaimo by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanoose to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, take the 91 bus from Island Hwy N at Capilano station to Woodgrove Exchange station. Next, take the 50 bus from Woodgrove Exchange station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is CA$5.00.

44minCA$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 91
91
Bus - 50
50
Leaves from Island Hwy N at Capilano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Island Hwy N at Capilano
    ID 110418
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 91 and 40

To get from Nanoose to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, take the 91 bus from Island Hwy N at Capilano station to Mary Ellen 6690 Block station. Next, take the 40 bus from Mary Ellen 6680 Block station to Front at Esplanade station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is CA$5.00.

63minCA$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 91
91
Bus - 40
40
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Island Hwy N at Capilano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Island Hwy N at Capilano
    ID 110418
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6690 Block
    ID 110300
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6680 Block
    ID 109928
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    VIU Express to Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front at Esplanade
    ID 109873
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanoose to Nanaimo

The distance between Nanoose, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 20.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanoose to Nanaimo 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 Nanoose

Nanoose is located at Nanoose, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Island Hwy N at Capilano.

Bus stations close to Nanoose:

  • Island Hwy N at Capilano

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Downtown Nanaimo Exchange.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
  • Front at Esplanade
  • Front at Gabriola Ferry Term

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

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

Alternative route by bus via 91 and 40

To get from Nanoose to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, take the 91 bus from Island Hwy N at Capilano station to Mary Ellen 6690 Block station. Next, take the 40 bus from Mary Ellen 6680 Block station to Front at Esplanade station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is CA$5.00.

63minCA$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 91
91
Bus - 40
40
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Island Hwy N at Capilano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Island Hwy N at Capilano
    ID 110418
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6690 Block
    ID 110300
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mary Ellen 6680 Block
    ID 109928
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    VIU Express to Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front at Esplanade
    ID 109873
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line 50.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line 40.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanoose to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 91 bus line goes from Island Hwy N at Capilano station near Nanoose to Intercity to Woodgrove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Intercity to Woodgrove station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanoose and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the 91 bus from the Island Hwy N at Capilano stop near Nanoose in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nanoose and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Nanoose to Nanaimo?

    The ride from Nanoose to Nanaimo costs CA$5.00.

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