There are 2 ways to get from Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens by bus or car
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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 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 136 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 station.
Nanaimo to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn 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 to Butchart Gardens via Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, 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 to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
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