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How to get fromNanaimo to Esquimaltby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St.bus bus 2408-S / ...
    2h 46m
    $48
  2. Bus via Duncan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Village Green Mallbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Douglas & Viewbus bus 66
    3h 38m
    $8–17
  3. Drive  107.5 km

    1. Drive from Nanaimo to Esquimaltcar car 107.5 km
    1h 32m
    $20–28
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centreplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    2h 18m
  5. Bus via Burnside Rd W at Tillicum Rd

    1. 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 bus 1406-L / ...
    2h 53m
    $51

Nanaimo to Esquimalt by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Esquimalt, BC, Canada?

Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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