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Chemainus - Nanaimo Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Chemainus to Nanaimo. Traveling by bus from Chemainus to Nanaimo usually takes around 43 minutes, but the fastest Tofino Bus bus can make the trip in 35 minutes.

Distance19 mi (30 km)
Shortest duration0h 35m
Cheapest price$19.13
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceTofino Bus
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Chemainus to Nanaimo?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Chemainus 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.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Tofino Bus20h 43m$19.23
  • 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 43 minutes to cover the 19 miles from Chemainus to Nanaimo. However, the fastest bus only takes 35 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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 busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Chemainus to Nanaimo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Chemainus to Nanaimo. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Chemainus?

Main departure station: Co-Op Gas Station (Carry-on Luggage Only)

Most buses depart from the main station in Chemainus.

All bus stations in Chemainus:

  • Co-Op Gas Station (Carry-on Luggage Only)

Where does the bus arrive in Nanaimo?

Main arrival station: Departure Bay - Ferries Terminal Bus Stop

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Nanaimo.

All bus stations in Nanaimo:

  • Departure Bay - Ferries Terminal Bus Stop

  • Port Place Mall (Carry-on Luggage Only)

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