The average bus between Metchosin and Nanaimo takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. 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 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Langford Exch Bay B and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 57m • 2 changes

3h 2m • 2 changes

3h 28m • 2 changes

4h 5m • 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 Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry station via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Metchosin to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station.
Metchosin to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry station.
The distance between Metchosin and Nanaimo is 92.4 km. The road distance is 106 km.
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.