There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay by bus, ferry, busferry, car, plane, or train
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Bus, line 72 bus
best- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus Nanaimo
- Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rdbus 72A / ...
3h 17m$48Ferry, bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
- Take the busferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Baybusferry Vancouver to Victoria / ...
4h 31m$26–236Drive 132.3 km
- Drive from Nanaimo to Swartz Baycar 132.3 km
1h 53m$27–39Fly, train, line 72 bus
- Fly from Nanaimo Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain
- Take the bus from Douglas St at Pandora Ave to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rdbus
3h 27mFerry
- Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
- Take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoriaferry Vancouver - Victoria
4h 35m$44–296
Nanaimo to Swartz Bay by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
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.
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 35m.
The distance between Nanaimo and Swartz Bay is 147 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay without a car is to bus and line 72 bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay, including transfers.
Nanaimo to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
Nanaimo to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to Swartz Bay is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Nanaimo to Swartz Bay.
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. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Duke Point to Victoria via Vancouver in around 4h 35m.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888 223 3779
- Website
- BC Ferries
Ferry from Duke Point to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–170
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $26–45
- Adult
- $55–85
- Car
- $110–170
Ferry from Duke Point to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–170
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $26–45
- Adult
- $55–85
- Car
- $110–170
Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–130
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $18–35
- Adult
- $35–70
- Car
- $85–130
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