How to get from Burnaby to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and bus?

From Burnaby to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and bus

To get from Burnaby to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one SkyTrain line and 2 bus lines: take the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from Edmonds Station station to Main Street-Science World Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus and finally take the TOFINO BUS bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Downtown Nanaimo Exch Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
SkyTrain - EXPO LINE
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Edmonds Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from SkyTrain station
    Start from SkyTrain station
    Burnaby
  • 2
    SkyTrain - EXPO LINE
    Wait for SkyTrain
    EXPO LINE
    Expo Line to Waterfront
  • 3
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Ride to SkyTrain station
    Main Street-Science World Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    94 min
  • 7
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exch Bay A
    ID 104177
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Burnaby to Nanaimo

The distance between Burnaby, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 239.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burnaby to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and 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 Burnaby

Burnaby is located at Burnaby, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Westbound Rumble St @ Hedley Ave.

SkyTrain stations close to Burnaby:

  • Edmonds Station
  • Metrotown Station
  • 22nd Street Station

Bus stations close to Burnaby:

  • Westbound Rumble St @ Hedley Ave
  • Eastbound Rumble St @ Hedley Ave
  • Edmonds Stn

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Victoria Cres at Albert St.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Victoria Cres at Albert St
  • Irwin St at Esplanade
  • Front St at Museum Way

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using SkyTrain line EXPO LINE, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • Is there a direct SkyTrain between Burnaby and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take one SkyTrain line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

  • Which SkyTrain line goes from Burnaby to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia?

    The EXPO LINE SkyTrain line goes from Expo Line to Waterfront station near Burnaby to Main Street-Science World Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Main Street-Science World Station station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Burnaby and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by SkyTrain and bus is about 4 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the SkyTrain near Burnaby to get to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from the Expo Line to Waterfront station near Burnaby in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the SkyTrain at the Main Street-Science World Station stop, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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