How to get from Sidney to Nanaimo by bus?

From Sidney to Nanaimo by bus

To get from Sidney to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, take the 14 bus from UVic Exch Bay B station to Helmcken Rd at Hwy 1 South Side station. Next, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Walk to bus stationBus - 14
14
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from UVic Exch Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UVic Exch Bay B
    ID 102416
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    VIC General via Craigflower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helmcken Rd at Hwy 1 South Side
    ID 101046
    45 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
    105 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sidney to Nanaimo by bus via 26 and TOFINO BUS

To get from Sidney to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, take the 26 bus from UVic Exch Bay R station to Boleskine Rd at Douglas St 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 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from UVic Exch Bay R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UVic Exch Bay R
    ID 100904
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Dockyard via Tillicum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boleskine Rd at Douglas St
    ID 100542
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sidney to Nanaimo

The distance between Sidney, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 126.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sidney 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 Sidney

Sidney is located at Sidney, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is UVic Exch Bay G.

Bus stations close to Sidney:

  • UVic Exch Bay G
  • UVic Exch Bay F
  • UVic Exch Bay C

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 St. at Museum Way.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Front St. at Museum Way
  • Victoria at Albert
  • Front at Museum

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sidney to Nanaimo by bus via 26 and TOFINO BUS

To get from Sidney to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, take the 26 bus from UVic Exch Bay R station to Boleskine Rd at Douglas St 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 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from UVic Exch Bay R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UVic Exch Bay R
    ID 100904
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Dockyard via Tillicum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boleskine Rd at Douglas St
    ID 100542
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 14, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The 14 bus line goes from UVic Exch Bay B station near Sidney to VIC General via Craigflower station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till VIC General via Craigflower station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Sidney and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 14 bus from the UVic Exch Bay B stop near Sidney in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the VIC General via Craigflower stop, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.