How to get from Nanaimo to North Vancouver by bus?

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.

319min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Bus - R5R5
Walk to North Vancouver
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 - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    125 min
  • 4
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Vancouver
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    87 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastbound E Hastings St @ Main St
    ID 52713
    980 m • 13 min
  • 7
    Bus - R5R5
    Wait for bus
    R5
    Hastings St/To SFU Exchange
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kootenay Loop @ Bay 8
    ID 58143
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Vancouver
    Walk to
    North Vancouver
    3.47 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route 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.

331min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Bus - 1414
Walk to North Vancouver
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 - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    125 min
  • 4
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Vancouver
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    87 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastbound E Hastings St @ Main St
    ID 50934
    920 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hastings
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound E Hastings St @ Cassiar St
    ID 50954
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Vancouver
    Walk to
    North Vancouver
    3.36 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to North Vancouver

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and North Vancouver, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 245.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 319 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to North Vancouver 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 Victoria at Albert.

Bus stations close to Nanaimo:

  • Victoria at Albert
  • Bastion at Skinner
  • 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 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

Alternative route 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.

331min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Bus - 1414
Walk to North Vancouver
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 - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    125 min
  • 4
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Vancouver
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vancouver Bus Terminal
    87 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastbound E Hastings St @ Main St
    ID 50934
    920 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hastings
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound E Hastings St @ Cassiar St
    ID 50954
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Vancouver
    Walk to
    North Vancouver
    3.36 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

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