The average bus between Nanaimo and Victoria takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nanaimo to Victoria. 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 Nanaimo and Victoria. 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 Victoria at 8:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry station and arriving at Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
Nanaimo to Victoria bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry station.
Nanaimo to Victoria bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station.
The distance between Nanaimo and Victoria is 92 km. The road distance is 111 km.
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.