What is the cheapest way to get from Parksville to Butchart Gardens?

The cheapest way to get from Parksville to Butchart Gardens is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parksville to Butchart Gardens?

The fastest way to get from Parksville to Butchart Gardens is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Parksville and Butchart Gardens?

No, there is no direct bus from Parksville to Butchart Gardens. However, there are services departing from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St and arriving at Butchart Gardens via Bay A at Woodgrove Exch, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Douglas St at Kings Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Parksville to Butchart Gardens?

The distance between Parksville and Butchart Gardens is 154 km. The road distance is 154.1 km.

How do I travel from Parksville to Butchart Gardens without a car?

The best way to get from Parksville to Butchart Gardens without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs $230 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Parksville to Butchart Gardens?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Parksville to Butchart Gardens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parksville to Butchart Gardens bus from?

Parksville to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by BC Transit - Nanaimo, depart from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St station.

Where does the Parksville to Butchart Gardens bus arrive?

Parksville to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by BC Transit - Nanaimo, arrive at Bay D at Woodgrove Exch station.

Can I drive from Parksville to Butchart Gardens?

Yes, the driving distance between Parksville to Butchart Gardens is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Parksville to Butchart Gardens.

Where can I stay near Butchart Gardens?

There are 303+ hotels available in Butchart Gardens.

Parksville to Butchart Gardens - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Parksville to Butchart Gardens by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Mill Bay, BCbus
3. Take the taxi from Mill Bay, BC to Butchart Gardenstaxi
3h 37m
$235–275
Drive 154.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Parksville to Butchart Gardenscar 154.1 km
2h 12m
$31–45
Line 9 bus, line 20 bus, bus, line 75 bus
1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Bay D at Woodgrove Exchbus 9
2. Take the bus from Bay A at Woodgrove Exch to Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus 20 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
4. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Butchart Gardensbus 75
5h 53m
$54

Parksville to Butchart Gardens by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.5 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Butchart Gardens via Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, Bay A at Woodgrove Exch, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, Douglas St at Kings Rd, and Butchart Gardens in around 5h 53m.

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