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How to get from Nanaimo to Tsawwassen by bus?

From Nanaimo to Tsawwassen by bus

To get from Nanaimo to Tsawwassen 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 VANCOUVER - VICTORIA bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Tsawwassen Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 27 min.

387min
Walk to bus stationBus - 70
70
Bus - 66
66
Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Walk to Tsawwassen
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 Courtney
    ID 100019
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Wait for bus
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
    Vancouver
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tsawwassen Terminal
    62 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tsawwassen
    Walk to
    Tsawwassen
    3.64 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nanaimo to Tsawwassen

The distance between Nanaimo, Southwest British Columbia and Tsawwassen, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 204.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 387 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nanaimo to Tsawwassen 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 Tsawwassen, Southwest British Columbia

Tsawwassen is located at Tsawwassen, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Northbound Hwy 17 @ Tsawwassen Dr.

Bus stations close to Tsawwassen:

  • Northbound Hwy 17 @ Tsawwassen Dr
  • Southbound Hwy 17 @ Tsawwassen Dr
  • Westbound 12 Ave @ Bayview Dr

Ferry stations close to Tsawwassen:

  • Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Tsawwassen?

    The fastest way takes 387 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nanaimo to Tsawwassen 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 Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Nanaimo and Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 6 hr 27 min.

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

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

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