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

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There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Mill Bay, BCbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Take the taxi from Mill Bay, BC to Swartz Baytaxi taxi
    2h 12m
    $250–300

  2. Drive 132.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nanaimo to Swartz Baycar car 132.3 km
    1h 53m
    $27–38

  3. Bus, line 72 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rdbus bus 72A / ...
    3h 17m
    $48

Nanaimo to Swartz Bay by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd via Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn and Douglas St at Kings Rd in around 3h 17m.

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