How to get from Sooke to Nanaimo by bus?

From Sooke to Nanaimo by bus

To get from Sooke to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, take the 61 bus from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr. station to Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich station. Next, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Bus - 61
61
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sooke
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    57 min
  • 4
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    110 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sooke to Nanaimo by bus via 65 and TOFINO BUS

To get from Sooke to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, take the 65 bus from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr. station to Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich station. Next, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Bus - 65
65
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sooke
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Downtown - via Westhills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    110 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sooke to Nanaimo

The distance between Sooke, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 147.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sooke 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 Sooke

Sooke is located at Sooke, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Sooke Rd at Townsend Rd - Sooke Town Ctr.

Bus stations close to Sooke:

  • Sooke Rd at Townsend Rd - Sooke Town Ctr
  • Otter Point Rd at Eustace Rd
  • Otter Point Rd at Ayre 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 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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sooke to Nanaimo by bus via 65 and TOFINO BUS

To get from Sooke to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, take the 65 bus from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr. station to Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich station. Next, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Bus - 65
65
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sooke
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Downtown - via Westhills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    110 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

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

    The alternative route takes 290 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

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

    The 61 bus line goes from Downtown station near Sooke to Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Sooke and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Downtown stop near Sooke in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich stop, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.