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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Nanaimo to Port Alberni. Traveling by coach from Nanaimo to Port Alberni usually takes around one hour and 22 minutes, but the fastest Tofino Bus coach can make the trip in just one hour and 15 minutes.
Distance | 39 mi (63 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 15m |
Cheapest price | £15.29 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Tofino Bus |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Nanaimo to Port Alberni?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Nanaimo to Port Alberni. 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.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Tofino Bus | 2 | 1h 23m | £15.50 |
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 coach takes an average of one hour and 22 minutes to cover the 39 miles from Nanaimo to Port Alberni. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 15 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 11:00 and the last coach leaves at 11:00. To see the times for all coaches from Nanaimo to Port Alberni, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Nanaimo?
Main departure station: Departure Bay - Ferries Terminal Bus Stop
Nanaimo has two coach stations with service to Port Alberni.
All coach stations in Nanaimo:
Departure Bay - Ferries Terminal Bus Stop
Woodgrove Centre Transit Exchange
Where does the coach arrive in Port Alberni?
Main arrival station: 7 Eleven Store
All coaches from Nanaimo arrive at one main station in Port Alberni.
Coach stations in Port Alberni:
7 Eleven Store
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