How to get from Sidney to Parksville by bus?

By bus

To get from Sidney to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 26 bus from UVic Exchange station to Carey at Ravine - Uptown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the TOFINO BUS bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Jensen Ave E at Mccarter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Parksville
Leaves from UVic Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UVic Exchange
    ID 100904
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    To Uptown Only - Carey/Ravine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carey at Ravine - Uptown
    ID 101817
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    125 min
  • 7
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Port Alberni
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jensen Ave E at Mccarter
    ID 110388
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parksville
    Walk to
    Parksville
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 26, VI CONNECTOR and VI CONNECTOR

To get from Sidney to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 26 bus from UVic Exchange station to Boleskine at Douglas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Jensen Ave E at Mccarter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Parksville
Leaves from UVic Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UVic Exchange
    ID 100904
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Dockyard - via Tillicum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boleskine at Douglas
    ID 100542
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    125 min
  • 7
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jensen Ave E at Mccarter
    ID 110388
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parksville
    Walk to
    Parksville
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sidney to Parksville

The distance between Sidney, Southwest British Columbia and Parksville, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 161.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sidney to Parksville 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 Sidney

Sidney is located at Sidney, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is UVic Exchange.

Bus stations close to Sidney:

  • UVic Exchange
  • Sinclair at Clarndon
  • Mckenzie at Vikes Way

Public transit stations close to Parksville, Southwest British Columbia

Parksville is located at Parksville, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan.

Bus stations close to Parksville:

  • Jensen Ave W at Mcmillan
  • Moilliet St S at Jensen Ave W
  • Mcmillan at Jensen Ave W

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 26, VI CONNECTOR and VI CONNECTOR

To get from Sidney to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 26 bus from UVic Exchange station to Boleskine at Douglas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Jensen Ave E at Mccarter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Parksville
Leaves from UVic Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    UVic Exchange
    ID 100904
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Dockyard - via Tillicum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boleskine at Douglas
    ID 100542
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    125 min
  • 7
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jensen Ave E at Mccarter
    ID 110388
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parksville
    Walk to
    Parksville
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sidney to Parksville?

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sidney to Parksville?

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sidney and Parksville in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sidney to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 26 bus line goes from UVic Exchange station near Sidney to To Uptown Only - Carey/Ravine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Parksville station near Parksville in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Sidney to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Sidney and Parksville in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sidney to get to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 26 bus from the UVic Exchange stop near Sidney in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sidney and Parksville in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Parksville stop, which is closest to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia.

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