Nanaimo Buses
- Nanaimo bus schedules (call 390-4531 for recorded schedule information - put that in your cellphone!)
- Nanaimo bus fares
Nanaimo buses generally run between 7 and 11 on weekdays and Saturdays, and between 10 and 7 on Sundays. Most runs are on intervals of an hour or a half-hour, or every fifteen minutes, depending on the time of day.
Praise for the Nanaimo Bus System
- Nanaimo bus drivers tend to be more friendly than drivers on the mainland.
- The addition of the number 9 express between the north and south ends of this linear city was genius.
- There's holiday service now! This used to be a common complaint about transit in Nanaimo. Sunday service has also been extended!
Beefs with Buses in Nanaimo
- The system for transfers sucks! They only count in one direction.
- The #2 bus goes to the Departure Bay Ferry terminal, but not at times that make sense for ferry passengers.
Nanaimo Bus Schedule
A Nanaimo Bus Schedule can be picked up on any local transit vehicle, sometimes for a 25 cent fee. Updated versions are frequently published, and they feature a number of languages now. The bus schedules are easy to understand, but it certainly helps to have some idea of local geography when you're planning the best route.