How to get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 78 bus from Front at Esplanade station to Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Cedar at Woobank station to Macmillan at Duke Point station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is CA$7.50.

36minCA$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 78
78
Bus - 8
8
Bus - 8
8
Leaves from Front at Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front at Esplanade
    ID 109873
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Cassidy & Nanaimo Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St.
    ID 104776
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    VIU to Cedar
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cedar at Woobank
    ID 110189
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cedar at Woobank
    ID 110193
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Cedar to VIU
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Macmillan at Duke Point
    Ride to bus station
    Macmillan at Duke Point
    ID 110200
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 70, 8 and 8

To get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Cedar at Woobank station to Macmillan at Duke Point station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is CA$7.50.

91minCA$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 8
8
Bus - 8
8
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Duncan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St.
    ID 104776
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    VIU to Cedar
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cedar at Woobank
    ID 110189
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cedar at Woobank
    ID 110193
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Cedar to VIU
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Macmillan at Duke Point
    Ride to bus station
    Macmillan at Duke Point
    ID 110200
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo A, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 15.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A 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 Nanaimo

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

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Victoria at Albert
  • Bastion at Skinner
  • Front St. at Museum Way

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:

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

Public transit stations close to Nanaimo A, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo A is located at Nanaimo A, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Macmillan at Duke Point.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo A:

  • Macmillan at Duke Point
  • Holden Corso at Macmillan
  • Cedar at Gerrand

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 70, 8 and 8

To get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Cedar at Woobank station to Macmillan at Duke Point station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is CA$7.50.

91minCA$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 8
8
Bus - 8
8
Leaves from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Ncx to Duncan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St.
    ID 104776
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    VIU to Cedar
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cedar at Woobank
    ID 110189
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cedar at Woobank
    ID 110193
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Cedar to VIU
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Macmillan at Duke Point
    Ride to bus station
    Macmillan at Duke Point
    ID 110200
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 8, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 8, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 78 bus line goes from Front at Esplanade station near Nanaimo to Cassidy & Nanaimo Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cassidy & Nanaimo Airport station near Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Front at Esplanade stop near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cassidy & Nanaimo Airport stop, which is closest to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A?

    The ride from Nanaimo to Nanaimo A costs CA$7.50.

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