There are 2 ways to get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo by bus or car
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Oak Bay to Nanaimo by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oak Bay to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Beach Dr at Midland Rd and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry via Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Oak Bay and Nanaimo is 121 km. The road distance is 114.4 km.
The best way to get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Oak Bay to Nanaimo, including transfers.
Oak Bay to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station.
Oak Bay to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oak Bay to Nanaimo is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Oak Bay to Nanaimo.
There are 100+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Oak Bay, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
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