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How to get fromSwartz Bay to Nanaimo, BCby taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Swartz Bay to Mill Bay, BCtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mill Bay, BC to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus Victoria
    2h 27m
    $250–288

  2. Drive 133.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo, BCcar car 133.8 km
    1h 55m
    $27–39

  3. Line 72 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus bus 70X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus Victoria
    4h 11m
    $48

Swartz Bay to Nanaimo, BC by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Swartz Bay to Nanaimo, BC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 136.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd to Nanaimo, BC via Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 11m.

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