The average bus between Metchosin and Nanaimo takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Metchosin 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 4 times a day between Metchosin and Nanaimo. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metchosin is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Nanaimo at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Langford Exch Bay C and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Metchosin to Nanaimo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Metchosin to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Metchosin station and arriving at Nanaimo station via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Metchosin to Nanaimo bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria, depart from Lanford, BC - McCallum at Hwy 1 n/b ramp station.
Metchosin to Nanaimo bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Metchosin and Nanaimo is 92.4 km. The road distance is 117 km.
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Lanford, BC - McCallum at Hwy 1 n/b ramp to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $44 and the journey takes 1h 35m.