Rome2Rio

How to get fromKelowna to Vancouver Islandby bus or plane

Find Transport to Vancouver Island

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Kelowna to Vancouver Island by bus or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 97 bus, fly to Victoria International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harvey Ave at Gordon Stn to UBCO Exchange Bay Cbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YLW - YYJ
    2h 58m
    $116–316

  2. Line 97 bus, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harvey Ave at Gordon Stn to UBCO Exchange Bay Cbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YLW - YCD
    3h 3m
    $106–416

  3. Line 97 bus, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the bus from Harvey Ave at Gordon Stn to UBCO Exchange Bay Cbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YLW - YQQ
    3h 9m
    $116–396

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kelowna to Vancouver Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 341.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Kelowna to Vancouver Island. However, you can take the line 97 bus to UBCO Exchange Bay C, take the bus to Kelowna Airport, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) airport, then fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Alternatively, you can take the line 97 bus to UBCO Exchange Bay C, take the bus to Kelowna Airport, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) airport, then fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.