There are 4 ways to get from Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal by bus, car, plane, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, CanadaVictoria
2h 47m$48Bus via Duncan
cheapest- Take the bus from Douglas & Discovery to Village Green Mall66
- Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay70
3h 52m$5Drive 111.9 km
- Drive from Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal111.9 km
1h 34m$22–32Fly, ferry
- Fly from Victoria Harbour to Vancouver Harbour
- Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal
2h 40m
Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal is to bus via Duncan which costs $6 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn and arriving at Dwtn Nanaimo Exch B Bay via Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Victoria and Nanaimo Ferry Terminal is 119 km. The road distance is 111.9 km.
The best way to get from Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, including transfers.
Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn station.
Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Victoria to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal.
There are 86+ hotels available in Nanaimo Ferry Terminal.
What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, 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.
- 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 & Discovery to Village Green Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
- Phone
- 236-362-1045
- support@hullo.com
- Website
- hullo.com
Ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://hullo.com/
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