The average bus between Nanaimo and Esquimalt takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nanaimo to Esquimalt. 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 Esquimalt. The earliest departure is at 1:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Nanaimo is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Esquimalt at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Nanaimo to Esquimalt. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry station and arriving at Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. via Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Nanaimo to Esquimalt bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry station.
Nanaimo to Esquimalt bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St..
The distance between Nanaimo and Esquimalt is 90 km. The road distance is 107 km.
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
