How to get from Qualicum to Nanaimo by bus?

From Qualicum to Nanaimo by bus

To get from Qualicum to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 99 bus from Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd station to Garden Rd W at Primrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 30 bus from Woodgrove Exchange station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is CA$7.50.

163minCA$7.50
Bus - 99
99
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 30
30
Leaves from Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Qualicum
  • 2
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Deep Bay to Qualicum Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garden Rd W at Primrose
    ID 110355
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garden Rd W at Primrose
    ID 110361
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    NRGH to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Qualicum to Nanaimo by bus via 99, 91 and 20

To get from Qualicum to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 99 bus from Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd station to Garden Rd W at Primrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Woodgrove Exchange station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is CA$7.50.

165minCA$7.50
Bus - 99
99
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Qualicum
  • 2
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Deep Bay to Qualicum Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garden Rd W at Primrose
    ID 110355
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garden Rd W at Primrose
    ID 110361
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Hammond Bay to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Qualicum to Nanaimo

The distance between Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 81.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Qualicum 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 Qualicum

Qualicum is located at Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd.

Bus stations close to Qualicum:

  • Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd
  • Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road
  • River Rd FS Fisheries Rd

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Front at Gabriola Ferry Term.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
  • Victoria at Albert
  • Albert at Robarts

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Qualicum to Nanaimo by bus via 99, 91 and 20

To get from Qualicum to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 99 bus from Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd station to Garden Rd W at Primrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Woodgrove Exchange station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is CA$7.50.

165minCA$7.50
Bus - 99
99
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Island Hwy NS Fisheries Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Qualicum
  • 2
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Deep Bay to Qualicum Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garden Rd W at Primrose
    ID 110355
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garden Rd W at Primrose
    ID 110361
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Woodgrove
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Hammond Bay to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 99, Bus line 91, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 99, Bus line 91, Bus line 20.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

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

    The 99 bus line goes from Deep Bay to Qualicum Beach station near Qualicum to Garden Rd W at Primrose station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Garden Rd W at Primrose station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Qualicum and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 99 bus from the Deep Bay to Qualicum Beach stop near Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Garden Rd W at Primrose stop, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    The ride from Qualicum to Nanaimo costs CA$7.50.