There are 3 ways to get from Esquimalt to Nanaimo by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, CanadaVictoria
3h 19m$50–51Bus via Duncan
cheapest- Take the bus from Douglas & Pandora to Village Green Mall66
- Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay70
4h 50m$9Drive 107.4 km
- Drive from Esquimalt to Nanaimo107.4 km
1h 31m$22–32
Esquimalt to Nanaimo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Esquimalt to Nanaimo is to bus via Duncan which costs $9 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Esquimalt to Nanaimo is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Esquimalt to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Colville Rd at Hutchinson Ave and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada via Douglas St at Pandora Ave and Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Esquimalt and Nanaimo is 119 km. The road distance is 107.4 km.
The best way to get from Esquimalt to Nanaimo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $51.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Esquimalt to Nanaimo, including transfers.
Esquimalt to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn station.
Esquimalt to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esquimalt to Nanaimo is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Esquimalt to Nanaimo.
There are 84+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Esquimalt, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
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- info@islandlinkbus.com
- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45
- Book at
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/booking/login.asp
- Road Adult
- $45
- Phone
- 250-746-9899
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Douglas & Pandora to Village Green Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/cowichan-valley/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.bctransit.com/cowichan-valley/schedules-and-maps/
- Single Ride - All Passengers
- $3
- Phone
- 604-795-3838
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Village Green Mall to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/nanaimo/home
- Adult
- $3
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