How to get to Downtown Nanaimo by bus, ferry or SkyTrain?

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Directions to Downtown Nanaimo with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown Nanaimo

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Bus stations near Downtown Nanaimo

  • Wallace at Fitzwilliam,2 min walk,
  • Fitzwilliam at Wesley,4 min walk,

Ferry stations near Downtown Nanaimo

  • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal,17 min walk,
  • Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal,52 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Nanaimo

  • 1,Downtown,
  • 20,Dover to Country Club,
  • 30,NRGH to Downtown,
  • 50,Woodgrove,
  • 40,VIU Express to Downtown,
  • 25,Ferry Shuttle to BC Ferries,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Nanaimo?

    The closest stations to Downtown Nanaimo are:

    • Wallace at Fitzwilliam is 149 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Fitzwilliam at Wesley is 280 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal is 1271 meters away, 17 min walk.
    • Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal is 4011 meters away, 52 min walk.

  • Which bus line stops near Downtown Nanaimo?

    20

  • Which ferry line stops near Downtown Nanaimo?

    WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY)

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown Nanaimo?

    The nearest bus stop to Downtown Nanaimo is Wallace at Fitzwilliam. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Downtown Nanaimo?

    The nearest ferry station to Downtown Nanaimo is Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal. It’s a 17 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown Nanaimo?

    The 50 is the first bus that goes to Downtown Nanaimo. It stops nearby at 6:50 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown Nanaimo?

    The 50 is the last bus that goes to Downtown Nanaimo. It stops nearby at 12:23 AM.

  • What time is the first ferry to Downtown Nanaimo?

    The NANAIMO HARBOUR - GABRIOLA ISLAND (VANCOUVER ISLAND - DESCANSO BAY) is the first ferry that goes to Downtown Nanaimo. It stops nearby at 5:40 AM.

  • What time is the last ferry to Downtown Nanaimo?

    The WEST VANCOUVER - NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) is the last ferry that goes to Downtown Nanaimo. It stops nearby at 12:25 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Downtown Nanaimo?

    The bus fare to Downtown Nanaimo costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the ferry fare to Downtown Nanaimo?

    The ferry fare to Downtown Nanaimo costs about $18.50.

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