How to get from Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to Nanaimo by bus?

From Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to Nanaimo by bus

To get from Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 3 bus from Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 station to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 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 29 min. The bus schedule from Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Nanaimo on the Moovit app.

269min
Bus - 33
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Main/To Waterfront Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2
    ID 50181
    36 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 Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to Nanaimo

The distance between Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 234.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 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 Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to Nanaimo

To check the bus schedule from Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to Nanaimo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1) 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 Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to Nanaimo?

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 and Nanaimo?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to Nanaimo?

    The 3 bus line goes from Main/To Waterfront Station station near Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to Nanaimo by bus?

    The total travel time between Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 4 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 to get to Nanaimo?

    Get on the 3 bus from the Main/To Waterfront Station stop near Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 in Vancouver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1 and Nanaimo?

    Get off the bus at the Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 stop, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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