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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nanaimo and Arbutus Ridge takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. 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.

2h 36m
Duration
73 km
Distance
$6
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 8 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Village Green Mallbus bus 70
  2. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Hutchinson & Telegraphbus bus 8
2h 38m
$6

Nanaimo to Arbutus Ridge bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Nanaimo and Arbutus Ridge. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nanaimo is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Arbutus Ridge at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 49m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley3h 16m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 36m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 7m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 49m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley3h 16m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 8m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 37m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley4h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 7m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 49m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley3h 16m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 7m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 49m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley3h 16m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 7m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 49m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley3h 16m • 1 change

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    BC Transit - NanaimoBC Transit - Cowichan Valley2h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nanaimo to Arbutus Ridge? 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.

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  • Distance: 73.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Arbutus Ridge, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Hutchinson & Telegraph via Village Green Mall in around 2h 38m.

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