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How to get fromVictoria to Vancouver Islandby bus, unknown, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Victoria to Vancouver Island by bus, unknown, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 1:25pm HSB ferry to Cumberland - Third St bus stop, Peace Parkbus bus
    3. Walk from Cumberland - Third St bus stop, Peace Park to Vancouver Islandunknown unknown
    4h 46m

  2. Fly, train, travel

    1. Fly from Victoria Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train
    3. Walk from Campbell River Harbour to Vancouver Islandunknown unknown
    3h 18m

  3. Bus, travel via Courtenay

    1. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus bus
    3. Walk from Courtenay to Vancouver Islandunknown unknown
    5h

Victoria Harbour to Vancouver Harbour flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Victoria to Vancouver Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Victoria to Vancouver Island. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Cumberland - Third St bus stop, Peace Park, then travel to Vancouver Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Campbell River Harbour, then travel to Vancouver Island.

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