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How to get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2 by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia, take the 78 bus from Front at Esplanade station to Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station. Next, take the 8 bus from Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station to Cedar at Clifford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is CA$5.00.

23minCA$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 78
78
Bus - 8
8
Walk to Nanaimo River 2
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 Clifford
    ID 110180
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nanaimo River 2
    Walk to
    Nanaimo River 2
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 70 and 8

To get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia, take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station. Next, take the 8 bus from Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station to Cedar at Clifford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is CA$5.00.

79minCA$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 8
8
Walk to Nanaimo River 2
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 Clifford
    ID 110180
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nanaimo River 2
    Walk to
    Nanaimo River 2
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Nanaimo River 2, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 7.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2 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 Front at Esplanade.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Front at Esplanade
  • Front at Gabriola Ferry Term
  • 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 River 2, Southwest British Columbia

Nanaimo River 2 is located at Nanaimo River 2, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Cedar at Clifford.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo River 2:

  • Cedar at Clifford
  • Cedar at Wilkinson

Ferry stations close to Nanaimo River 2:

  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal

Alternative route by bus via 70 and 8

To get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia, take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station. Next, take the 8 bus from Lawlor Rd. at Eleventh St. station to Cedar at Clifford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is CA$5.00.

79minCA$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 8
8
Walk to Nanaimo River 2
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 Clifford
    ID 110180
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nanaimo River 2
    Walk to
    Nanaimo River 2
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2 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 River 2 in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to Nanaimo River 2 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 River 2 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Cassidy & Nanaimo Airport stop, which is closest to Nanaimo River 2 in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2?

    The ride from Nanaimo to Nanaimo River 2 costs CA$5.00.

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