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Bus from Nanaimo to Parksville: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Nanaimo to Parksville. Traveling by bus from Nanaimo to Parksville usually takes around 28 minutes, but the fastest Tofino Bus bus can make the trip in 20 minutes.

Distance20 mi (32 km)
Shortest duration0h 20m
Cheapest price$18.62
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceTofino Bus
Bus lines1

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What bus companies travel from Nanaimo to Parksville?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Nanaimo to Parksville. 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 28m$18.71
  • 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 about traveling by bus from Nanaimo to Parksville

The bus takes an average of 28 minutes to cover the 20 miles from Nanaimo to Parksville. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 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 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Nanaimo to Parksville, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Nanaimo to Parksville. 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 Nanaimo?

Main departure station: Woodgrove Centre Transit Exchange

Nanaimo has two bus stations with service to Parksville.

All bus stations in Nanaimo:

  • Woodgrove Centre Transit Exchange

  • Departure Bay - Ferries Terminal Bus Stop

Where does the bus arrive in Parksville?

Main arrival station: Parksville Community Ctr

All buses from Nanaimo arrive at one main station in Parksville.

All bus stations in Parksville:

  • Parksville Community Ctr

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