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How to get fromSan Jose to Butchart Gardensby plane, train, ferry, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Butchart Gardens by plane, train, ferry, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Victoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SJC - YYJ
    8h 47m
    $85–430

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    30h
    $920–1,447

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound Station to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry ferry
    31h 8m
    $302–445

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SFO - YYJ
    9h 24m
    $248–834

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane OAK - YYJ
    9h 10m
    $93–442

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    10h 3m
    $377–867

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SFO - YVR
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    9h 17m

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SFO - YCD
    3. Take the bus from Village Green Mall to Douglas & Hillsidebus bus
    12h 41m
    $116–487

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane SFO - YWH
    9h 49m
    $125–581

San Jose to Butchart Gardens by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration31h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,280.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) every 4 hours.

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