There are 4 ways to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo by bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Victoria International Airport to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus 72A
- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus Victoria
3h 33m$48Drive 126.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Nanaimocar 126.4 km
1h 48m$25–36Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Victoria-YYJ to Nanaimo126.4 km
1h 48mLine 72 bus, bus
- Take the bus from James White Blvd at Resthaven Dr to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus Victoria
4h 19m$51
Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Victoria International Airport and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal via Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Victoria Airport (YYJ) and Nanaimo is 139 km. The road distance is 126.4 km.
The best way to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo, including transfers.
Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria, depart from Victoria International Airport station.
Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria, arrive at Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo.
There are 105+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Victoria Airport (YYJ), Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Victoria International Airport to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal via Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave and Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 250 382 6161
- [email protected]
- Website
- Victoria
Bus from Victoria International Airport to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Victoria
- Single Ride
- $3
Bus from James White Blvd at Resthaven Dr to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Victoria
- Single Ride
- $3
- [email protected]
- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Victoria-YYJ to Nanaimo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Victoria Airport (YYJ) and Nanaimo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




