How to get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver by bus?
From Nanaimo to North Vancouver by bus
To get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Victoria - Bus Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus and finally take the R5 bus from Eastbound E Hastings St @ Main St station to Kootenay Loop @ Bay 8 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE30 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for busTOFINO BUSNanaimo to Victoria
- 3Ride to bus stationVictoria - Bus Depot125 min
- 4Wait for busVANCOUVER - VICTORIAVancouver
- 5Ride to bus stationVancouver Bus Terminal87 min
- 6Walk to bus stationEastbound E Hastings St @ Main StID 52713980 m • 13 min
- 7Wait for busR5Hastings St/To SFU Exchange
- 8Ride to bus stationKootenay Loop @ Bay 8ID 5814316 min
- 9Walk toNorth Vancouver3.47 km • 44 min
Alternative route from Nanaimo to North Vancouver by bus via TOFINO BUS, VANCOUVER - VICTORIA and 14
To get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Victoria - Bus Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus and finally take the 14 bus from Eastbound E Hastings St @ Main St station to Eastbound E Hastings St @ Cassiar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE30 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for busTOFINO BUSNanaimo to Victoria
- 3Ride to bus stationVictoria - Bus Depot125 min
- 4Wait for busVANCOUVER - VICTORIAVancouver
- 5Ride to bus stationVancouver Bus Terminal87 min
- 6Walk to bus stationEastbound E Hastings St @ Main StID 50934920 m • 12 min
- 7Wait for bus14Hastings
- 8Ride to bus stationEastbound E Hastings St @ Cassiar StID 5095425 min
- 9Walk toNorth Vancouver3.36 km • 43 min
Public transit directions from Nanaimo to North Vancouver
Public transit stations close to Nanaimo
Nanaimo is located at Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Front St. at Museum Way.
Bus stations close to Nanaimo:
- Front St. at Museum Way
- Front at Museum
- Bastion at Skinner
Ferry stations close to Nanaimo:
- Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal
- Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
Public transit stations close to North Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia
North Vancouver is located at North Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Westbound Main St @ Harbour Ave.
SkyTrain stations close to North Vancouver:
- Gilmore Station
- Brentwood Town Centre Station
Bus stations close to North Vancouver:
- Phibbs Exchange @ Bay 5
- Phibbs Exchange @ Bay 4
- Phibbs Exchange @ Bay 6
Ferry stations close to North Vancouver:
- Lonsdale Quay Station
Related Routes
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- Burnaby to North Vancouver
- Nanaimo to Comox
- Nanaimo D to Comox
- Nanaimo River 2 to Cowichan Valley G
- Nanaimo River 2 to Ladysmith
- North Cowichan to Comox
- Oak Bay to Becher Bay 1
- Oak Bay to Ladysmith
- Parksville to Nanaimo River 2
- Parksville to Comox
- Parksville to Bowen Island
- Powell River B to Sliammon 1
- Qualicum to Cumberland
- Qualicum Beach to Campbell River 11
- Qualicum Beach to Comox
- Qualicum Beach to Cowichan 1
- Sliammon 1 to Powell River
- Sooke to Ladysmith
- Sooke to Burnaby
Alternative route from Nanaimo to North Vancouver by bus via TOFINO BUS, VANCOUVER - VICTORIA and 14
To get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station to Victoria - Bus Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus and finally take the 14 bus from Eastbound E Hastings St @ Main St station to Eastbound E Hastings St @ Cassiar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDowntown Nanaimo ExchangeID DTNE30 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for busTOFINO BUSNanaimo to Victoria
- 3Ride to bus stationVictoria - Bus Depot125 min
- 4Wait for busVANCOUVER - VICTORIAVancouver
- 5Ride to bus stationVancouver Bus Terminal87 min
- 6Walk to bus stationEastbound E Hastings St @ Main StID 50934920 m • 12 min
- 7Wait for bus14Hastings
- 8Ride to bus stationEastbound E Hastings St @ Cassiar StID 5095425 min
- 9Walk toNorth Vancouver3.36 km • 43 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver?
The fastest way takes 319 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line R5.
What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver?
The alternative route takes 331 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA, Bus line 14.
Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 19 min.
Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange station near Nanaimo to Nanaimo to Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nanaimo to Victoria station near North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia
How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia by bus?
The total travel time between Nanaimo and North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 5 hr 19 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
Get on the TOFINO BUS 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 Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia?
Get off the bus at the Nanaimo to Victoria stop, which is closest to North Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia.