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How to get fromPort Alberni to Butchart Gardensby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Alberni to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Mill Bay, BCbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mill Bay, BC to Butchart Gardenstaxi taxi
    4h 17m
    $240–280

  2. Drive 198.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardenscar car 198.9 km
    2h 51m
    $40–57

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  • Distance: 199.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Mill Bay, BC, then take the taxi to Butchart Gardens. Alternatively, you can drive from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens in around 2h 51m.

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