There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane
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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 / ...
2h 36m$48Drive 114.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Nanaimo to Oak Baycar 114.5 km
1h 38m$24–34Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain 18
3h 35mFly, train, line 11 bus
- Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain
- Take the bus from Fort St at Douglas St to Midland Rd at Ripon Rdbus
2h 35m
Nanaimo to Oak Bay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanaimo to Oak Bay. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry and arriving at Midland Rd at Ripon Rd via Gorge Rd E at Government St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Nanaimo and Oak Bay is 121 km. The road distance is 114.5 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Nanaimo to Oak Bay, including transfers.
Nanaimo to Oak Bay 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 Oak Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to Oak Bay is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Nanaimo to Oak Bay.
There are 307+ hotels available in Oak Bay.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Oak Bay, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 778 800 0225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Harbour Air
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
- Phone
- 236-362-1045
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
Ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
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