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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from View Royal to Nanaimo. Traveling by bus from View Royal to Nanaimo usually takes around one hour and 53 minutes, but the fastest Tofino Bus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 54 mi (88 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $33.33 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Tofino Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from View Royal to Nanaimo?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from View Royal to Nanaimo. Tofino Bus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tofino Bus | 2 | 1h 53m | $35.28 |
Tofino Bus is an intercity bus company operating in Canada, with seasonal summer services to popular destinations on Vancouver Island. It offers excellent facilities such as air conditioning, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and WiFi, and is known for friendly and helpful drivers, providing a pleasant travel experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 53 minutes to cover the 88 kilometers from View Royal to Nanaimo. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00am. To see the times for all buses from View Royal to Nanaimo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in View Royal?
Main departure station: Helmcken Overpass (Carry-On Luggage Only)
Most buses depart from the main station in View Royal.
All bus stations in View Royal:
Helmcken Overpass (Carry-On Luggage Only)
Where does the bus arrive in Nanaimo?
Main arrival station: Port Place Mall (Carry-on Luggage Only)
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Nanaimo.
Bus stations in Nanaimo:
Port Place Mall (Carry-on Luggage Only)
Departure Bay - Ferries Terminal Bus Stop
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