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How to get to Nanaimo by Bus or Ferry?

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Directions to Nanaimo with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Nanaimo

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Bus stations near Nanaimo

  • Downtown: Prideaux at Fitzwilliam,4 min walk,
  • Fitzwilliam at Wesley,4 min walk,
  • Albert at Dunsmuir,4 min walk,
  • Wallace at Fitzwilliam,6 min walk,
  • Front at Esplanade,6 min walk,

Ferry stations near Nanaimo

  • Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal,15 min walk,
  • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal,48 min walk,

Bus lines to Nanaimo

  • 40,VIU Express to Downtown,
  • 25,Ferry Shuttle to Woodgrove,
  • 5,Fairview to Westwood,
  • 6,Harewood to Downtown,
  • 1,Country Club,
  • 20,Dover to Country Club,
  • 30,NRGH to Downtown,
  • 50,Woodgrove,
  • 78,Cassidy & Nanaimo Airport,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Nanaimo?

    The closest stations to Nanaimo are:

    • Downtown: Prideaux at Fitzwilliam is 205 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Fitzwilliam at Wesley is 247 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Albert at Dunsmuir is 305 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Wallace at Fitzwilliam is 344 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Front at Esplanade is 425 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal is 1098 meters away, 15 min walk.
    • Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal is 3641 meters away, 48 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Nanaimo?

    These Bus lines stop near Nanaimo: 20

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Nanaimo?

    The nearest bus stops to Nanaimo are Downtown: Prideaux at Fitzwilliam, Fitzwilliam at Wesley and Albert at Dunsmuir. The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Nanaimo?

    The nearest ferry station to Nanaimo is Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminal. It’s a 15 min walk away.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Nanaimo?

    The Bus fare to Nanaimo costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the Ferry fare to Nanaimo?

    The Ferry fare to Nanaimo costs about $18.50.

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Nanaimo Address: Dunsmuir Street street in Nanaimo

Nanaimo
NanaimoNanaimo ( nə-NY-moh) is a city of about 100,000 on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. "The Harbour City" was previously known as the "Hub City", which was attributed to its original layout design with streets radiating from the shoreline like the spokes of a wagon wheel, and to its relatively central location on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is the headquarters of the Regional District of Nanaimo. Nanaimo is served by the Island Highway along the east coast, the BC Ferries system, and its regional airport. It is also on the dormant Island Rail Corridor.
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