The BC Ferries Connector bus is the best way to get from Vancouver Airport to Victoria. It leaves directly from the airport and offers bus-ferry-bus service to downtown Victoria. There is a BC Ferries Connector ticket counter in the International Arrivals Terminal.
How long is the ferry from Vancouver Airport to Victoria?
What is this? The scenic sail on BC Ferries is 1 hour and 35 minutes to Victoria’s Swartz Bay terminal. The Victoria ferry from Vancouver goes at least every 2 hours (more in the peak summer season), generally starting at 7:00 am. The total trip time from Vancouver is about 4 hours.
How do I get from Vancouver to Victoria without a car?
From downtown Vancouver, take the SkyTrain’s Canada Line south to Bridgeport Station, then transfer to bus #620 to get to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, then board the ferry as a walk-on passenger. From the Swartz Bay terminal on Vancouver Island, take bus #70 to downtown Victoria.
Is there a direct ferry from Vancouver to Victoria?
From Vancouver there is only one ferry to Victoria, Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay via BC Ferries.
How do I get from Vancouver to Victoria?
The most common way to travel from Vancouver to Victoria is to cross the Strait of Georgia on the ferry, by way of BC Ferries. Technically, the ferry doesn’t leave from Vancouver proper: you have to catch it from Tsawwassen.
Can you visit Victoria BC without a car?
Victoria is truly walkable. The Inner Harbour and downtown core are best explored on foot, but there are several other types of transportation. From horse drawn carriage to double-decker bus, find transportation for your preferred pace.
How do I get from Vancouver airport to the ferry?
You will firstly have to catch the Skytrain from Vancouver airport to Bridgeport Station (2 stops). From here you will need to get bus No. 620 at Bay 4. After a 45 minutes bus ride, you will need to alight at the final stop which is located in front of the BC Ferries Departure Terminal in Tsawwassen.
Is there an airport shuttle in Victoria BC?
The YYJ Airport Shuttle is Victoria’s only Airport Shuttle service. We offer frequent, affordable and reliable service from downtown Victoria to Victoria International Airport.
Is a day trip to Victoria worth it?
Even though there’s much more to see and do, a day trip to Victoria is totally worth it! Just make sure you plan wisely and book any tours or tea reservations on board the Victoria Clipper or Coho ferry so you can make the most of your time and not have to worry about logistics.
Is Victoria public transport free?
Free tram travel
The city’s Free Tram Zone extends from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands, Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. Travel on the City Circle Tram is also free. Hop on and off the historic trams as often as you like.
Is Victoria a day trip from Vancouver?
Yes, you can do Victoria (and Butchart Gardens) in a day. You can do a one day bus tour (check out www.pacificcoach.com). They have a tour that takes you to Butcharts for 2 hours, then drops you off in downtown Victoria to explore on your own and your return is open.
How many days do you need in Victoria BC?
With its historic buildings, beautiful gardens, and thriving arts and cultural scene, Victoria is the perfect city break. There is so much to see and do but 3 days in Victoria will give you plenty of time to explore the main attractions downtown and venture further afield.
How much is a sea plane from Vancouver to Victoria?
Find goFAST fares starting at $182 one-way on select flights between Victoria Harbour and Downtown Vancouver! At Harbour Air, the safety of our passengers and our team members is our core value.
Does Victoria BC have a train station?
Victoria station was a railway station in Victoria, British Columbia, on the east end of the Johnson Street Bridge.
Victoria Station (British Columbia)
| Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Train station |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Disabled access | Yes |
What is the best month to go to Victoria BC?
The best times to visit Victoria and Vancouver Island are March to May and September to November. The region sees some of the country’s mildest weather and the driest summers, so while you might experience a light drizzle here and there, plan on comfortable temperatures in the spring and fall.
How much is train from Vancouver to Victoria?
The great state of railways and its reliability make the train one of the safest transportation systems to travel the distance that separates in train Vancouver and Victoria.
Travel information.
| Train Ticket Price: | $31.24 CAD |
|---|---|
| Trains depart from: | Vancouver |
| Trains arrive in: | Victoria |
Do I need a test before entering Victoria?
There is no vaccination, quarantine, permit, or testing requirement to enter Victoria and Victorian residents who test positive for COVID-19 interstate can return home.
Do you need a Covid test before Victoria?
Update. From 6pm Friday 18 February, you no longer need a COVID-19 Border Entry Permit to enter Victoria.
How much is a taxi from Victoria airport to downtown?
Sample Destinations
| Destination | Estimated Fare |
|---|---|
| Victoria Downtown to Airport: | $57 |
| Victoria Downtown to Sidney: | $62 |
| Victoria to Swartz-Bay Ferries | $66 |
| Victoria to Anacortes Ferry: | $61 |
Is there a train at Vancouver airport?
Public Transit
The SkyTrain’s Canada Line provides rapid rail service linking YVR to downtown Vancouver and parts of Richmond. Trains leave the airport station approximately every seven minutes during most times of the day.
Can Uber pick me up at YVR?
Lyft, Uber and KABU are authorized providers of Ride App services at YVR.