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How to get fromNanaimo to Swartz Bayby bus, ferry, busferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay by bus, ferry, busferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 72 bus

    best
    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 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rdbus bus 72A / ...
    3h 17m
    $48

  2. Drive  132.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nanaimo to Swartz Baycar car 132.3 km
    1h 53m
    $27–39

  3. Ferry, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry ferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the busferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Baybusferry bus ferry Vancouver to Victoria / ...
    4h 47m
    $79–302

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus bus 70
    2. Take the taxi from Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons to Swartz Baytaxi taxi
    2h 8m
    $193–233

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry ferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoriaferry ferry Vancouver - Victoria
    4h 51m
    $97–362

Nanaimo to Swartz Bay by bus and foot

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Swartz Bay, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd via Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge and Douglas St at Kings Rd in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nanaimo to Victoria via Duke Point and Vancouver in around 4h 51m.

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