There are 2 ways to get from Colwood to Nanaimo by bus or car
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Colwood to Nanaimo by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Colwood to Nanaimo is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colwood to Nanaimo is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Colwood to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Goldstream Ave at Wale Rd and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry via Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Colwood and Nanaimo is 124 km. The road distance is 100.8 km.
The best way to get from Colwood to Nanaimo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Colwood to Nanaimo, including transfers.
Colwood to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station.
Colwood to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colwood to Nanaimo is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Colwood to Nanaimo.
There are 99+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Colwood, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
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