The average bus between Victoria, BC and Nanaimo takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Victoria, BC 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 twice daily between Victoria, BC and Nanaimo. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Victoria, BC is at 10:35 AM which arrives into Nanaimo at 12:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.
Victoria, BC to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St..
Victoria, BC to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry station.
The distance between Victoria, BC and Nanaimo is 92.9 km. The road distance is 112 km.
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry twice daily. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 2h 5m.