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

The cheapest way to get from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Swartz Bay and Nanaimo?

No, there is no direct bus from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal via Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct ferry between Swartz Bay and Nanaimo?

No, there is no direct ferry from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Victoria and arriving at Duke Point via Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo?

The distance between Swartz Bay and Nanaimo is 135 km. The road distance is 131.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $250 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo, including transfers.

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

Swartz Bay to Nanaimo bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria, depart from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd station.

Where does the Swartz Bay to Nanaimo bus arrive?

Swartz Bay to Nanaimo bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria, arrive at Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave station.

Can I drive from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo?

Yes, the driving distance between Swartz Bay to Nanaimo is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 104+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

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

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

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Swartz Bay to Mill Bay, BCtaxi
2. Take the bus from Mill Bay, BC to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus Victoria
2h 11m
$250–288
Bus and ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassenbusferry Vancouver to Victoria / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Duke Pointferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
4h 43m
$26–237
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Vancouverferry Vancouver - Victoria
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Duke Pointferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
4h 35m
$45–293
Drive 131.5 km
1. Drive from Swartz Bay to Nanaimocar 131.5 km
1h 52m
$27–38
Line 72 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus 70X / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus Victoria
3h 56m
$48

Swartz Bay to Nanaimo by ferry

52Weekly Ferries

4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.4 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a ferry from Victoria to Duke Point via Vancouver in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal via Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave and Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn in around 3h 56m.

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