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How to get from Nanaimo A to Parksville by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo A to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Macmillan at Duke Point station to VIU Exchange Bay A station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 bus and finally take the 91 bus from Woodgrove Exchange station to Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is CA$7.50.

110minCA$7.50
Bus - 8
8
Bus - 15
15
Bus - 91
91
Leaves from Macmillan at Duke Point

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo A
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Cedar to VIU
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    VIU Exchange Bay A
    ID 110071
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Woodgrove via Parkway
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Qualicum Beach
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan
    Ride to bus station
    Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan
    ID 110507
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 8, 25 and 91

To get from Nanaimo A to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Macmillan at Duke Point station to 4th St at Wheatley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 91 bus from Woodgrove Exchange station to Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is CA$7.50.

136minCA$7.50
Bus - 8
8
Bus - 25
25
Bus - 91
91
Leaves from Macmillan at Duke Point

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo A
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Cedar to VIU
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St at Wheatley
    ID 110100
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Ferry Shuttle to Woodgrove
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    29 min
  • 6
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Qualicum Beach
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan
    Ride to bus station
    Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan
    ID 110507
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo A to Parksville

The distance between Nanaimo A, Southwest British Columbia and Parksville, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 53.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo A to Parksville 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 A

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

Bus stations close to Nanaimo A:

  • Holden Corso at Macmillan
  • Cedar at Macmillan
  • Holden Corso at Canin

Public transit stations close to Parksville, Southwest British Columbia

Parksville is located at Parksville, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan.

Bus stations close to Parksville:

  • Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan
  • Mcmillan at Jensen Ave W
  • Hirst Ave W at Cheney

Alternative route by bus via 8, 25 and 91

To get from Nanaimo A to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Macmillan at Duke Point station to 4th St at Wheatley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 91 bus from Woodgrove Exchange station to Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is CA$7.50.

136minCA$7.50
Bus - 8
8
Bus - 25
25
Bus - 91
91
Leaves from Macmillan at Duke Point

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nanaimo A
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Cedar to VIU
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St at Wheatley
    ID 110100
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Ferry Shuttle to Woodgrove
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodgrove Exchange
    ID WDGR
    29 min
  • 6
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Intercity to Qualicum Beach
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan
    Ride to bus station
    Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan
    ID 110507
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 15, Bus line 91.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 25, Bus line 91.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

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

    The 8 bus line goes from Cedar to VIU station near Nanaimo A to VIU Exchange Bay A station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan station near Parksville in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo A and Parksville in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 8 bus from the Cedar to VIU stop near Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan stop, which is closest to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia.

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

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

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