There are 3 ways to get from Campbell River to Butchart Gardens by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus 2307-L / ...
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus 1406-L / ...
6h 28m$97Drive 272 km
cheapest- Drive from Campbell River to Butchart Gardenscar 272 km
3h 26m$46–67Fly
- Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YBL - YYJ
4h 45m$341–497
Campbell River to Butchart Gardens by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Campbell River to Butchart Gardens is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Campbell River to Butchart Gardens is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Campbell River to Butchart Gardens. However, there are services departing from Campbell River and arriving at Butchart Gardens via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry and Douglas St at Kings Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Campbell River and Butchart Gardens is 286 km. The road distance is 272 km.
The best way to get from Campbell River to Butchart Gardens without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $98.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Campbell River to Butchart Gardens, including transfers.
Campbell River to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Campbell River station.
The best way to get from Campbell River to Butchart Gardens is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $98. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $340 - $500 and takes 4h 45m.
Campbell River to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Campbell River to Butchart Gardens is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Campbell River to Butchart Gardens.
What companies run services between Campbell River, BC, Canada and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Campbell River to Butchart Gardens via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry, Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge, Douglas St at Kings Rd, and Butchart Gardens in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, Pacific Coastal Airlines flies from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) twice daily.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Campbell River Airport to Victoria International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–460
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- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $50
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
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