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How to get fromPort Hardy to Butchart Gardensby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Hardy to Butchart Gardens by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St to Campbell Riverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    3. 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 bus
    10h 38m
    $158

  2. Drive  504.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Hardy to Butchart Gardenscar car 504.7 km
    6h 11m
    $103–148

  3. Fly to Victoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YZT - YYJ
    6h 39m
    $447–607

  4. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, line 75 bus

    1. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YZT - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Douglas St at Pandora Ave to Butchart Gardensbus bus
    6h 32m

  5. Fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt

    1. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane YZT - YWH
    6h 13m
    $504–1,104

Port Hardy to Butchart Gardens by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St to Butchart Gardens via Campbell River, 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 10h 38m. Alternatively, Pacific Coastal Airlines flies from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 5 times a week.

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