Bus - 40

40 Line

VIU Express to Downtown

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System 40 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 40 bus (VIU Express to Downtown) has 53 stops departing from Woodgrove Exchange and ending at Front at Esplanade.

Choose any of the 40 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: VIU Express to Downtown (53 stops)

  • Woodgrove Exchange

  • Mary Ellen 6680 Block

  • Dover at Mary Ellen

  • Dover at Dickinson

  • Dover at Lewis

  • Dover at Applecross

  • Uplands at Mcrobb

  • Uplands 6100 Block

  • Uplands 5480 Block

  • Uplands at Parkwood

  • Uplands at Turner

  • Uplands at Edgewater

  • Uplands 4590 Block

  • Uplands at Songbird

  • Uplands at Butternut

  • Uplands at Littleford

  • Uplands at Long Lake

  • Uplands at Sunrise

  • Uplands 3450 Block

  • Emerald Dr at Uplands Dr

  • Emerald at Crystal Plc

  • Ross at Emerald

  • Ross at Knight

  • Country Club Exchange

  • Bowen at Kenworth

  • Bowen at Labieux

  • Bowen 2320 Block

  • Bowen at Northfield

  • Bowen at Fern

  • Bowen at Meredith

  • Bowen at James

  • Bowen at Dufferin

  • Bowen at East Wellington

  • Bowen at Pryde

  • Bowen at Buttertubs

  • Wakesiah 110 Block

  • Wakesiah 170 Block

  • Wakesiah at Beaconsfield

  • Wakesiah at Foster

  • VIU Exchange Bay B

  • Wakesiah at Queen

  • 5th St at Hillcrest

  • 5th St at Calverley

  • 5th St at Shepherd

  • Bruce at Albion

  • Bruce at 4th St

  • Fitzwilliam at Machleary

  • Downtown: Prideaux at Fitzwilliam

  • Fitzwilliam at Wesley

  • Bastion at Skinner

  • Front St. at Museum Way

  • Front at Gabriola Ferry Term

  • Front at Esplanade

40 FAQ

  • What time does the 40 bus start operating?

    Services on the 40 bus start at 06:11 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 40 bus stop working?

    Services on the 40 bus stop at 19:16 on Sunday.

  • What time does the 40 bus arrive?

    When does the VIU Express to Downtown Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the VIU Express to Downtown Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • How much is the 40 (VIU Express to Downtown) bus fare?

    The VIU Express to Downtown (VIU Express to Downtown) bus fare is about $2.50.

  • Does the BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System 40 bus line run on Victoria Day?

    The 40 bus's operating hours on Victoria Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 40 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 40 bus stop.

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System 40 bus Route Map - VIU Express to Downtown

40 bus Line Map
PDF Version: 40 schedule, stops and map40 - VIU Express to Downtown timetable

40 bus Schedule

40 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 06:11 - 22:44

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun07:09 - 19:1632 - 69
Mon06:11 - 22:447 - 35
Tue06:11 - 22:447 - 35
Wed06:11 - 22:447 - 35
Thu06:11 - 22:447 - 35
Fri06:11 - 22:447 - 35
Sat06:42 - 22:3934 - 68

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System bus Service Alerts

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40 line bus fare

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System 40 (VIU Express to Downtown) ride fare is about $2.50. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System’s ticket costs, please check the Moovit app or BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System’s official website.

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40 (BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System)

The first stop of the 40 bus route is Woodgrove Exchange and the last stop is Front at Esplanade. 40 (VIU Express to Downtown) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 40 has 53 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 minutes.

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