There are 2 ways to get from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens by bus or car
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best- Take the bus from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrancebus 1611-S
- 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 / ...
5h 38m$88Drive 198.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardenscar 198.9 km
2h 51m$40–58
Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens. However, there are services departing from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino 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 5h 38m.
The distance between Port Alberni and Butchart Gardens is 212 km. The road distance is 198.9 km.
The best way to get from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $89.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens, including transfers.
Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino station.
Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Port Alberni to Butchart Gardens.
There are 270+ hotels available in Butchart Gardens.
What companies run services between Port Alberni, BC, Canada and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino 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 5h 38m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $41
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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