What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Nanaimo and Swartz Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd via Douglas St at Kings Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo and Swartz Bay?

No, there is no direct ferry from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay. However, there are services departing from Duke Point and arriving at Victoria via Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay?

The distance between Nanaimo and Swartz Bay is 136 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 12m and costs $250 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nanaimo to Swartz Bay bus from?

Nanaimo to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.

Where does the Nanaimo to Swartz Bay bus arrive?

Nanaimo to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn station.

Can I drive from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to Swartz Bay is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay.

Where can I stay near Swartz Bay?

There are 114+ hotels available in Swartz Bay.

Nanaimo to Swartz Bay - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, ferry, and car

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

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Mill Bay, BCbus Nanaimo
2. Take the taxi from Mill Bay, BC to Swartz Baytaxi
2h 12m
$250–300
Ferry, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Take the busferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Baybusferry Vancouver to Victoria / ...
4h 31m
$26–236
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoriaferry Vancouver - Victoria
4h 20m
$44–296
Drive 132.3 km
1. Drive from Nanaimo to Swartz Baycar 132.3 km
1h 53m
$27–38
Bus, line 72 bus
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus Nanaimo
2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rdbus 72A / ...
3h 17m
$48

Nanaimo to Swartz Bay by ferry

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay.

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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 ferry from Duke Point to Victoria via Vancouver in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, 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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