How to get from Central Saanich to Qualicum Beach by bus?

By bus

To get from Central Saanich to Qualicum Beach 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 VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Qualicum Beach - Visitor Info Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum Beach
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 - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Visitor Info Centre
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum Beach
    Walk to
    Qualicum Beach
    1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 72, VI CONNECTOR and VI CONNECTOR

To get from Central Saanich to Qualicum Beach 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 VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Qualicum Beach - Visitor Info Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum Beach
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 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 - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Visitor Info Centre
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum Beach
    Walk to
    Qualicum Beach
    1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Saanich to Qualicum Beach

The distance between Central Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and Qualicum Beach, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 183.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Saanich to Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach, Southwest British Columbia

Qualicum Beach is located at Qualicum Beach, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Fern Rd at Beach Rd.

Bus stations close to Qualicum Beach:

  • Fern Rd at Beach Rd
  • Jones at Fern Rd W
  • Mill Rd at Beach Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 72, VI CONNECTOR and VI CONNECTOR

To get from Central Saanich to Qualicum Beach 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 VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Qualicum Beach - Visitor Info Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum Beach
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 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 - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Visitor Info Centre
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum Beach
    Walk to
    Qualicum Beach
    1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

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

    The alternative route takes 267 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central Saanich to Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach station near Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Saanich to Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Central Saanich and Qualicum Beach in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 4 hr 27 min.

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

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

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