The average bus between Esquimalt and Nanaimo takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Esquimalt to Nanaimo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Esquimalt and Nanaimo. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esquimalt is at 10:20 AM which arrives into Nanaimo at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Fort St at Douglas St and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Esquimalt to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry station via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Esquimalt to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St..
Esquimalt to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry station.
The distance between Esquimalt and Nanaimo is 90 km. The road distance is 107 km.
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry twice daily. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
