How to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal by bus?

From Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal by bus

To get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in North Saanich, take the TOFINO BUS bus from Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch station to Douglas at Saanich station. Next, take the 72 bus from Douglas St at Saanich Rd - Uptown station to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The bus schedule from Nanaimo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal on the Moovit app.

183min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 72
72
Walk to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
Leaves from Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch
    ID 104177
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Nanaimo to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Saanich
    ID 100554
    100 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Swartz Bay Ferry via Saanichton
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A
    ID 102404
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    Walk to
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    11300 Patricia Bay Hwy North Saanich, BC V8L
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

The distance between Nanaimo, North Saanich and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, North Saanich is approximately 141.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Saanich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

To check the bus schedule from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Nanaimo) and destination (Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

    The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch station near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia to Douglas at Saanich station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Douglas at Saanich station near Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in North Saanich.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal by bus?

    The total travel time between Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in North Saanich by bus is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nanaimo to get to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

    Get on the TOFINO BUS bus from the Bay A at Downtown Nanaimo Exch stop near Nanaimo in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nanaimo and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the Douglas at Saanich stop, which is closest to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in North Saanich.

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