How to get from Columbia Station to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and bus?

From Columbia Station to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and bus

To get from Columbia Station to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take one SkyTrain line and 2 bus lines: take the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from Columbia 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 18 min. The SkyTrain and bus schedule from Columbia Station may change. We recommend you check the updated SkyTrain and bus schedule to Nanaimo on the Moovit app.

258min
SkyTrain - EXPO LINE
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Nanaimo
Leaves from Columbia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from SkyTrain station
    Start from SkyTrain station
    Columbia Station
  • 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
    25 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 Columbia Station to Nanaimo

The distance between Columbia Station, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 245.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia Station 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.

SkyTrain And Bus schedule from Columbia Station to Nanaimo

To check the SkyTrain and bus schedule from Columbia Station to Nanaimo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Columbia Station) and destination (Nanaimo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available SkyTrain and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each SkyTrain and 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 SkyTrain and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbia Station to Nanaimo?

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using SkyTrain line EXPO LINE, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • Is there a direct SkyTrain between Columbia Station and Nanaimo?

    No, you’ll have to take one SkyTrain line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 18 min.

  • Which SkyTrain line goes from Columbia Station to Nanaimo?

    The EXPO LINE SkyTrain line goes from Main Street-Science World Station near Columbia Station in New Westminster to Vancouver Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Vancouver Bus Terminal near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia Station to Nanaimo by SkyTrain and bus?

    The total travel time between Columbia Station in New Westminster and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by SkyTrain and bus is about 4 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the SkyTrain near Columbia Station to get to Nanaimo?

    Get on the EXPO LINE SkyTrain from the Main Street-Science World Station near Columbia Station in New Westminster.

  • Where do I get off the SkyTrain when travelling between Columbia Station and Nanaimo?

    Get off the SkyTrain at the Vancouver Bus Terminal, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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