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How to get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay by bus?

From Nanaimo to Oak Bay by bus

To get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay 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 4 bus from Hillside at Douglas station to University Dr at Ring Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Oak Bay
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 Hillside / Gorge
    ID 100195
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillside at Douglas
    ID 102012
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    UVic - via Hillside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr at Ring Rd
    ID 100071
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Bay
    Walk to
    Oak Bay
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nanaimo to Oak Bay by bus via 70, 66 and 15

To get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay 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 15 bus from Fort at Douglas station to University Dr at Ring Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 15
15
Walk to Oak Bay
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 Fort
    ID 100034
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fort at Douglas
    ID 100033
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    UVic - Foul Bay Exp
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr at Ring Rd
    ID 100071
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Bay
    Walk to
    Oak Bay
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Oak Bay

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 120.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Oak Bay 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 Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia

Oak Bay is located at Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6.

Bus stations close to Oak Bay:

  • Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6
  • Ring Rd. at Mcgill
  • University Dr at Ring Rd

Alternative route from Nanaimo to Oak Bay by bus via 70, 66 and 15

To get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay 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 15 bus from Fort at Douglas station to University Dr at Ring Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 15
15
Walk to Oak Bay
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 Fort
    ID 100034
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fort at Douglas
    ID 100033
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    UVic - Foul Bay Exp
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr at Ring Rd
    ID 100071
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Bay
    Walk to
    Oak Bay
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Oak Bay 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 Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

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

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