There are 3 ways to get from Comox to Butchart Gardens by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus 1507-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 / ...
7h 24m$95Drive 231.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Comox to Butchart Gardenscar 231.7 km
3h 3m$47–67Fly
- Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YQQ - YYJ
4h 36m$354–517
Comox to Butchart Gardens by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Comox to Butchart Gardens is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Comox to Butchart Gardens is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Comox to Butchart Gardens. However, there are services departing from Comox Ave at Ellis St and arriving at Butchart Gardens via Courtenay, 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 7h 24m.
The distance between Comox and Butchart Gardens is 254 km. The road distance is 231.7 km.
The best way to get from Comox to Butchart Gardens without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $95.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Comox to Butchart Gardens, including transfers.
Comox to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Courtenay station.
The best way to get from Comox to Butchart Gardens is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 4h 36m.
Comox 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 Comox to Butchart Gardens is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Comox to Butchart Gardens.
What companies run services between Comox, BC, Canada and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Comox Ave at Ellis St to Butchart Gardens via Anfield Centre, Courtenay, 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 7h 24m. Alternatively, Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and WestJet fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Comox Valley Airport to Victoria International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Comox Valley Airport to Victoria International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–850
Flights from Comox Valley Airport to Victoria International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–900
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Comox Valley Airport to Victoria International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–550
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- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $44
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $44
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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