How to get from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo by bus?

Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo - Bus Schedule

The 87 bus from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo runs from 06:38 to 16:40, with departures every 2 hr-2 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo by bus

To get from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 87 bus from Victoria International Airport station to Saanichton Exch Bay C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the TOFINO BUS bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The bus schedule from Victoria Airport YYJ may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Nanaimo on the Moovit app.

189min
Bus - 87
87
Bus - 72
72
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Victoria International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Victoria Airport YYJ
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Tsawout via Airport and Dean Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saanichton Exch Bay C
    ID 102524
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saanichton Exch Bay B
    ID 102650
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Downtown via Saanichton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saanich Rd at Oak St - Uptown
    ID 100571
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch
    ID 104177
    110 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nanaimo
    Walk to
    Nanaimo
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo

The distance between Victoria Airport YYJ, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 139.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest British Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo

To check the bus schedule from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Victoria Airport YYJ) and destination (Nanaimo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 72, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Victoria Airport YYJ and Nanaimo?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo?

    The 87 bus line goes from Saanichton Exch Bay C station near Victoria Airport YYJ in North Saanich to Saanichton Exch Bay B station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Saanichton Exch Bay B station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Victoria Airport YYJ to Nanaimo by bus?

    The total travel time between Victoria Airport YYJ in North Saanich and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Victoria Airport YYJ to get to Nanaimo?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Saanichton Exch Bay C stop near Victoria Airport YYJ in North Saanich.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Victoria Airport YYJ and Nanaimo?

    Get off the bus at the Saanichton Exch Bay B stop, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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