How to get from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1 by bus?

By bus

To get from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1 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 75 bus from Douglas at Cloverdale station to Stelly's Cross at West Saanich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 75
75
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 Cloverdale
    ID 100454
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Cloverdale
    ID 100456
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Saanichton Exch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Stelly's Cross at West Saanich
    Ride to bus station
    Stelly's Cross at West Saanich
    ID 102010
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 70, 66 and 72

To get from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1 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 72 bus from Douglas at Cloverdale station to East Saanich at Hovey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 72
72
Walk to South Saanich 1
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 Cloverdale
    ID 100454
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Cloverdale
    ID 100456
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Saanichton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Saanich at Hovey
    ID 102025
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Saanich 1
    Walk to
    South Saanich 1
    3.05 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and South Saanich 1, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 135.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1 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 South Saanich 1, Southwest British Columbia

South Saanich 1 is located at South Saanich 1, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Stelly's Cross at West Saanich.

Bus stations close to South Saanich 1:

  • Stelly's Cross at West Saanich
  • West Saanich at Verdier
  • Verdier at West Saanich

Ferry stations close to South Saanich 1:

  • Brentwood Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 70, 66 and 72

To get from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1 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 72 bus from Douglas at Cloverdale station to East Saanich at Hovey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 72
72
Walk to South Saanich 1
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 Cloverdale
    ID 100454
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Cloverdale
    ID 100456
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Saanichton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Saanich at Hovey
    ID 102025
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Saanich 1
    Walk to
    South Saanich 1
    3.05 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1?

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Bus line 75.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1?

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and South Saanich 1 in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1 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 South Saanich 1 in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to South Saanich 1 in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and South Saanich 1 in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to South Saanich 1 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 South Saanich 1 in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Ncx to Duncan stop, which is closest to South Saanich 1 in Southwest British Columbia.

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