The average bus between Nanaimo and Arbutus Ridge takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nanaimo to Arbutus Ridge. 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 3 times a day between Nanaimo and Arbutus Ridge. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nanaimo is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Arbutus Ridge at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Mill Bay, BC and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Nanaimo to Arbutus Ridge. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo station and arriving at Arbutus Ridge station via Mill Bay, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Nanaimo to Arbutus Ridge bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
Nanaimo to Arbutus Ridge bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Mill Bay, BC station.
The distance between Nanaimo and Arbutus Ridge is 60.2 km. The road distance is 78 km.
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Mill Bay, BC 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40 and the journey takes 1h 15m.