How to get from Victoria to Nanaimo A by bus?

From Victoria to Nanaimo A by bus

To get from Victoria to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Bruce at Weeks station to Cedar at Macmillan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 6
6
Bus - 8
8
Walk to Nanaimo A
Leaves from Victoria - Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Victoria
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Harewood to VIU
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bruce at Weeks
    ID 110118
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    VIU to Cedar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cedar at Macmillan
    ID 110184
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nanaimo A
    Walk to
    Nanaimo A
    870 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Victoria to Nanaimo A by bus via TOFINO BUS, 40 and 8

To get from Victoria to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Bruce at 4th St station to Cedar at Macmillan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 40
40
Bus - 8
8
Walk to Nanaimo A
Leaves from Victoria - Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Victoria
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front at Esplanade
    ID 109873
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    VIU Express to Woodgrove
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bruce at 4th St
    ID 110064
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    VIU to Cedar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cedar at Macmillan
    ID 110184
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nanaimo A
    Walk to
    Nanaimo A
    870 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Victoria to Nanaimo A

The distance between Victoria, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo A, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 131.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Victoria 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 Victoria

Victoria is located at Victoria, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Legislature Terminal.

Bus stations close to Victoria:

  • Legislature Terminal
  • Legislature Exch Bay D
  • Legislature Exch Bay C

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 from Victoria to Nanaimo A by bus via TOFINO BUS, 40 and 8

To get from Victoria to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Bruce at 4th St station to Cedar at Macmillan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 40
40
Bus - 8
8
Walk to Nanaimo A
Leaves from Victoria - Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Victoria
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Nanaimo Exchange
    ID DTNE
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front at Esplanade
    ID 109873
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    VIU Express to Woodgrove
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bruce at 4th St
    ID 110064
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    VIU to Cedar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cedar at Macmillan
    ID 110184
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nanaimo A
    Walk to
    Nanaimo A
    870 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 6, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 40, Bus line 8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

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

    The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Victoria to Nanaimo station near Victoria to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station near Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Victoria and Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the TOFINO BUS bus from the Victoria to Nanaimo stop near Victoria in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Nanaimo Exchange stop, which is closest to Nanaimo A in Southwest British Columbia.