There are 2 ways to get from Victoria, BC to Nanaimo by bus or car
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Victoria, BC to Nanaimo by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Victoria, BC to Nanaimo is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Victoria, BC to Nanaimo is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station station and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Victoria, BC and Nanaimo is 115 km. The road distance is 111.6 km.
The best way to get from Victoria, BC to Nanaimo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $45.
The bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Victoria, BC to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station.
Victoria, BC to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Victoria, BC to Nanaimo is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Victoria, BC to Nanaimo.
There are 104+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $45
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