There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus Nanaimo
2h 32m$48Bus via Duncan
cheapest- Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Village Green Mallbus 70
- Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Douglas & Viewbus 66
3h 46m$9Drive 107.5 km
- Drive from Nanaimo to Esquimaltcar 107.5 km
1h 32m$22–31
Nanaimo to Esquimalt by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt is to bus via Duncan which costs $9 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanaimo to Esquimalt. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Esquimalt Rd at Fernhill Rd via Yates St at Douglas St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Nanaimo and Esquimalt is 119 km. The road distance is 107.5 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Nanaimo to Esquimalt, including transfers.
Nanaimo to Esquimalt bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
Nanaimo to Esquimalt bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria, BC - Capital City Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to Esquimalt is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Nanaimo to Esquimalt.
There are 313+ hotels available in Esquimalt.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Esquimalt, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 2h.
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- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $45
- Phone
- +1 250 390 4531
- [email protected]
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Village Green Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/nanaimo/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 250 746 9899
- [email protected]
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Village Green Mall to Douglas & View
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/cowichan-valley/
- Single Ride - All Passengers
- $3
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