How to get from Marine Drive Station to Nanaimo by bus?

From Marine Drive Station to Nanaimo by bus

To get from Marine Drive Station 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 30 min.

270min
Walk to bus station
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1
    ID 61337
    30 m • 1 min
  • 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 to Nanaimo

The distance between Marine Drive Station, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 234.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Marine Drive Station 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 Marine Drive Station

Marine Drive Station is located at Marine Drive Station, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1.

SkyTrain stations close to Marine Drive Station:

  • Langara-49th Avenue Station
  • Capstan Station
  • Templeton Station

Bus stations close to Marine Drive Station:

  • Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1
  • Marine Drive Station @ Bay 2
  • Eastbound SW Marine Dr @ Ash St

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
  • Downtown Nanaimo Exch Bay D
  • Downtown Nanaimo Exch Bay A

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 30 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Marine Drive Station in Vancouver and Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 4 hr 30 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Main/To Waterfront Station stop, which is closest to Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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