Bus - 5

5 Line

Fairview

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System 5 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 5 bus (Fairview to Downtown) has 28 stops departing from Arbot at Westwood and ending at Downtown Nanaimo Exchange.

Choose any of the 5 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Fairview to Downtown (28 stops)

  • Arbot at Westwood

  • Arbot at Fountain Gate

  • Arbot at South View

  • Mill at Westberry

  • Ashlee at Mill

  • Ashlee at Towerview

  • Ashlee at Holland

  • Jingle Pot at Ashlee

  • Jingle Pot at Calder

  • Jingle Pot 1950 Block

  • Jingle Pot at Bird Sanctuary

  • Jingle Pot at Sarum Rise

  • Wakesiah at Beaconsfield

  • Wakesiah at Foster

  • VIU Exchange Bay D

  • Fourth at Hillcrest

  • 4th St at Wheatley

  • Howard at Foster

  • Howard at 3rd St

  • Howard at 2nd St

  • Pine at Wentworth

  • Pine at Fitzwilliam

  • Pine at 4th St

  • Albert at Milton

  • Albert at Prideaux

  • Albert at Robarts

  • Victoria at Albert

  • Downtown Nanaimo Exchange

5 FAQ

  • What time does the 5 bus start operating?

    Services on the 5 bus start at 06:33 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 5 bus stop working?

    Services on the 5 bus stop at 18:50 on Sunday.

  • What time does the 5 bus arrive?

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

  • Does the BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System 5 bus line run on Remembrance Day?

    The 5 bus's operating hours on Remembrance Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 5 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 5 bus stop.

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System 5 bus Route Map - Fairview to Downtown

5 bus Line Map
PDF Version: 5 schedule, stops and map5 - Fairview to Downtown timetable

5 Bus Schedule

5 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 06:33 - 22:55

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun07:34 - 18:5067 - 70
Mon06:33 - 22:5531 - 70
Tue06:33 - 22:5531 - 70
Wed06:33 - 22:5531 - 70
Thu06:33 - 22:5531 - 70
Fri06:33 - 22:5531 - 70
Sat07:05 - 22:5548 - 70

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System Bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 5 (from Arbot at Westwood), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 5 (Fairview to Downtown) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System info now.

5 line bus fare

BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System 5 (Fairview to Downtown) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System tickets costs please check the Moovit app or BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System’s official website.

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5 (BC Transit - Nanaimo Transit System)

The first stop of the 5 bus route is Arbot at Westwood and the last stop is Downtown Nanaimo Exchange. 5 (Fairview to Downtown) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 5 has 28 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 minutes.

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