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How to get from Nanaimo to North Saanich by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo to North Saanich in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Village Green Mall Duncan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Douglas at Saanich station to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 70
70
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
    Village Green Mall Duncan
    ID 104033
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Cvx - to Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    61 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Hwy #17
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 102404
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to North Saanich

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and North Saanich, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 142.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to North Saanich 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 North Saanich, Southwest British Columbia

North Saanich is located at North Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Swartz Bay (Bc Ferry Terminal).

Bus stations close to North Saanich:

  • Swartz Bay (Bc Ferry Terminal)
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Lands End at Hwy 17 S/B Ramp

Ferry stations close to North Saanich:

  • Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to North Saanich?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

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

    The 70 bus line goes from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station near Nanaimo to Ncx to Duncan station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ncx to Duncan station near North Saanich in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and North Saanich in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Downtown Nanaimo Exchange stop near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ncx to Duncan stop, which is closest to North Saanich in Southwest British Columbia.

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