How to get from Central Saanich to Parksville by bus?

By bus

To get from Central Saanich to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72 bus from Saanichton Exchange Bay B station to Saanich at Oak - 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 45 min.

225min
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Parksville
Leaves from Saanichton Exchange Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saanichton Exchange Bay B
    ID 102057
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Downtown - via Saanichton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saanich at Oak - Uptown
    ID 100571
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    180 m • 3 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 75, VI CONNECTOR and TOFINO BUS

To get from Central Saanich to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 75 bus from Saanichton Exchange Bay B station to Saanich at Oak - Uptown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR 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 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Walk to bus stationBus - 75
75
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Parksville
Leaves from Saanichton Exchange Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saanichton Exchange Bay B
    ID 102057
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saanich at Oak - Uptown
    ID 100571
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    180 m • 3 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 - 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
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Public transit directions from Central Saanich to Parksville

The distance between Central Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and Parksville, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 170.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Saanich 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 Central Saanich

Central Saanich is located at Central Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Saanichton Exchange.

Bus stations close to Central Saanich:

  • Saanichton Exchange
  • Saanichton Exchange Bay B
  • Wallace at Mt Newton Cross Rd

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 75, VI CONNECTOR and TOFINO BUS

To get from Central Saanich to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 75 bus from Saanichton Exchange Bay B station to Saanich at Oak - Uptown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR 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 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Walk to bus stationBus - 75
75
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Walk to Parksville
Leaves from Saanichton Exchange Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saanichton Exchange Bay B
    ID 102057
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saanich at Oak - Uptown
    ID 100571
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    180 m • 3 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 - 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Saanich to Parksville?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Saanich to Parksville?

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 75, Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line TOFINO BUS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

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

    The 72 bus line goes from Saanichton Exchange Bay B station near Central Saanich to Downtown - via Saanichton 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 Central Saanich to Parksville in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Central Saanich and Parksville in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 72 bus from the Saanichton Exchange Bay B stop near Central Saanich in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central Saanich 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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