Planned transportation, ferry and airport connections, and dependable local rides across Nanaimo.
Choose the ride that fits your plans. Whether you’re catching a ferry, heading to the airport, or scheduling dependable transportation around the city, Coastal Rides makes it easy to plan your Nanaimo ride with confidence.
Plan ahead for travel days with pre-booked rides to and from Nanaimo’s ferry terminals and airport. Ideal for early departures, late arrivals, and tight schedules.
For work commutes, appointments, and everyday transportation, schedule local rides you can rely on across Nanaimo.
Travelling beyond the city. Book dependable rides for planned regional travel and longer-distance journeys across Vancouver Island.
We collaborate with local businesses, event organizers, and municipalities to build smarter, safer transportation solutions across BC.
Our partners help us connect riders to services that matter — whether it’s a lift to a local market, a community event, or a rural destination most others won’t reach.
By collaborating with top-tier suppliers, we ensure that our fleet is equipped with vehicles that meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and efficiency.
As a major transportation hub, getting around Nanaimo often means planning around schedules and connections. Coastal Rides is built for riders who want reliable transportation they can book ahead and trust.
Pre-booked local & long-distance rides you can plan around
Locally owned & operated in BC
Airport & ferry transfers for planned travel days
Transparent pricing with no surge fees
Very efficient and courteous service. Download the app, great for ordering a ride ahead of time.
Rode with Coastal for the first time and it was great! Nice to be able to depend on the scheduled rides, right on time and right where we needed to go.
Used Coastal Rides to get from my hotel to the airport in Comox. Taxis were fully booked so I thought I’d give this a try. Arranging for a ride was nice and easy. I was able to schedule the ride ahead of time. The driver was very nice and the car was nice and clean. I will certainly use this service next time I am back in Comox.
I used Coastal Rides extensively during my trip to Tofino in early December. Prompt courteous, clean comfortable vehicles, and just plain great folks to chat up. Highly recommend them for wherever you are going. Pro Tip: pre-book during the busy late afternoon early evening hours.
I have used Coastal Rides a few times. The driver always arrives on time, the app makes it really easy to know when your ride will arrive, and the drivers always respectful and professional.
Absolutely delightful business! We were left in a pinch by a local taxi company and called coastal rides. They were able to get a driver to us within 5 minutes. They were also the only company that would come and pick us up later that night. HIGHLY recommend above all other local Sunshine Coast companies. Special shout out to Nils, who was so friendly.
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Nanaimo is a vibrant coastal city known as the gateway to Vancouver Island. With busy ferry terminals, a growing downtown, and access to oceanfront parks and trails, it blends urban convenience with west coast living.
Whether you’re headed to Departure Bay, catching a seaplane at the harbour, or spending a day exploring local parks, Coastal Rides makes getting around Nanaimo easy.
Book a ride or schedule in advance, we’re here for short trips around town, ferry pickups, airport transfers, and even intercity rides across Vancouver Island. Our drivers are local, friendly, and ready to help you get where you’re going.
Download the Coastal Rides app to book fast, reliable transportation in the communities we serve across BC. See fare estimates, track your driver in real time, and pay securely through the app. Enjoy the ride!
