BC Transit · Nanaimo

BC Transit (Nanaimo) operates 21 routes in Nanaimo with 625 stops and connects with BC Transit, BC Ferries and BC Transit.

Routes and weekday frequency

Weekday midday frequency, by route

1 11–15
3 21–30
6 31–60
4 60+
7 no midday

Each route is judged by its slower direction. A dash means no sustained service in that period.

Bus routes (21)
Route	AM peak	Midday	PM peak	Evening	Overnight
1 Nanaimo Rapid Line	every 21 min	every 30 min	every 20 min	every 30 min	Limited
5 Fairview	Limited	every 60 min	every 57 min	every 59 min	—
6 Harewood	every 53 min	every 61 min	every 55 min	every 59 min	—
7 Cinnabar	Limited	every 60 min	Limited	every 60 min	—
8 Cedar	every 40 min	every 62 min	every 58 min	every 59 min	—
9 Intercity	every 40 min	every 2 h	every 1.5 h	every 79 min	Limited
15 Viu Connector via Parkway	Limited	Limited	Limited	every 59 min	—
15a Viu Connector via Jingle Pot	Limited	Limited	every 29 min	—	—
20 Hammond Bay	every 66 min	every 60 min	every 58 min	Limited	—
20a Hammond Bay via Dover	Limited	Limited	Limited	Limited	—
25 Ferry Shuttle	Limited	Limited	Limited	Limited	—
30 Nrgh	every 16 min	every 30 min	every 29 min	every 59 min	—
31 Lantzville	Limited	every 60 min	every 60 min	Limited	—
40 Viu Express	every 17 min	every 15 min	every 10 min	every 28 min	—
70 Ncx Nanaimo - Cowichan Express	Limited	Limited	Limited	Limited	—
72 Downtown/Country Club	every 30 min	every 30 min	every 29 min	every 60 min	—
78 Cassidy/Airport	Limited	Limited	Limited	—	—
88 Parksville	Limited	every 54 min	every 55 min	Limited	—
92 Hammond Bay	—	Limited	—	—	—
97 Eaglecrest	Limited	every 64 min	every 59 min	—	—
98 Qualicum Beach	Limited	every 60 min	every 71 min	—	—

Nearby agencies

Scheduled service, not live arrivals. Schedule refreshed Oct 12, 2026, valid through Dec 19, 2026. Atlas data release Oct 13, 2026. Official site: BC Transit (Nanaimo).