There are 2 ways to get from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens by bus or car
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Bus, line 75 bus
best- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus 1406-L / ...
- Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Butchart Gardensbus 75
3h 23m$48Drive 118 km
cheapest- Drive from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardenscar 118 km
1h 44m$24–35
Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry and arriving at Butchart Gardens via Douglas St at Kings Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Nanaimo and Butchart Gardens is 135 km. The road distance is 118 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens without a car is to bus and line 75 bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens, including transfers.
Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry station.
Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens.
There are 302+ hotels available in Butchart Gardens.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Butchart Gardens via Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge, Douglas St at Kings Rd, and Butchart Gardens in around 3h 23m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge
- 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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