Vancouver to Victoria, Coach Bus Transfer

Vancouver, Canada

Coach Transfer from Downtown Vancouver to Downtown Victoria

4 hours
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Overview

Book a first-class transfer from downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria, and enjoy a stress-free journey through western British Columbia. It’s a simple, cost-effective option that offers multiple departure times, seven days a week. Transport is by comfortable motorcoach and the BC Ferry.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
One-way shared transfer
BC Ferries Fare

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pacific Central Station, 1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, Canada
Departure Point: Pacific Central Station - The Vancouver Bus Depot, centrally located in downtown Vancouver and within walking distance from the Main Street-Science World Sky Train Station.

End point

Capital City Station
721 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B4, Canada
Return point: Dropped off at Capital City Station - The Victoria Bus Depot, in the heart of downtown Victoria behind the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel, and within walking distance to most other major downtown hotels.

What To Expect

Getting from central Vancouver to Victoria can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. This convenient option takes all the hassle out of renting a car or connecting your land transport to the ferry.

When booking, select one of several departure times from the Vancouver bus station. At the selected time, show your voucher to the check in desk and set off on a 4-hour journey via coach and ferry from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Swartz Bay.

Please note: There is a maximum luggage allowance of two suitcases and one carry-on bag per person.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcases (max 50lbs) and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Strollers can be stored underneath the bus provided they can be folded by the passenger, weigh less than 50lbs, and do not have a motor.
Children must travel with an adult.
Infants and Children weighing up to 18 kg (40 lbs.) who board a seatbelt equipped vehicle are required to ride in an approved CMVSS car seat supplied by the child’s parent or caregiver, and be secured to the vehicle using the seatbelt (lap belt).
Certified Guide Dogs can accompany an individual on our bus. Valid Guide or Service Dog Certification must be presented to the driver during check-in.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 58 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:Can I bring my bicycle on the Vancouver to Victoria transfer?

A:Yes you are able to bring bikes on the bus. They must be in a proper bag or box to be accepted. The bike must weigh no more than 22.5kgs/50lbs and is an extra $42.00 per bike, this can be purchased at the Vancouver bus depot when you arrive.

Jul 2023

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Featured review

janet_m

Super easy comfortable ride and connection. Drivers were informative and polite. I would recommend this service to anyone

Reviews

4.5

116 reviews

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Viator Booking Failure

Glenda_P, May 2024

Viator is a third-party booking system. BC Ferries never received our Viator booking. The bus was sold out, and the next bus was an additional 4-hour wait, and extra purchase. We had to take an expensive taxi to get to the ferry. I EXPECT A FULL REFUND!

Trip

Cary_S, May 2024

Bus driver was great-friendly, knowledgeable-provided great tips on where and what to do. Best way to get to Victoria

It was very frustrating...

Sreenivas_G, Apr 2024

It was very frustrating because the trip back took a fraction of the time that your trip going to Victoria took and was much less expensive, including an Uber ride from the port to our hotel. We definitely would’ve gone a different route had we known ahead of time.

No fuss

Graeme_C, Apr 2024

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Wonderful transfer

Geraldine_G, Apr 2024

Everything from start to finish was so organised and ran very efficiently . Coach driver was lovely .

Easy and care free to...

MariaCristina_Z, Apr 2024

Easy and care free to travel by bus from downtown Vancouver all the way to Victoria, reasonable price, comfort and speed, clear overhead announcements, drop and pick up luggage, clean washrooms

Great option for the journey

Kimmie_M, Feb 2024

Comfortable and very clean transportation. Bus Driver was friendly and very detailed when explaining what should be expected during the processes from the drive to the Vancouver Ferry Station, on the Ferry, returning to the bus and the drive to Victoria Downtown. I don't know his name, he was a Chinese gentleman. Very nice and welcoming and comfortable journey. Thank you!

We had fun driver and a...

Lesley_K, Jan 2024

We had fun driver and a great group on our bus. Thanks for a great trip! Will use this company again!

Great express bus trip to Butchart Gardens.

Carol_R, Oct 2023

We enjoyed our ride to Butchart Gardens. Our bus driver was very professional and knowledgeable. He made our trip there and the return trip so pleasant. Thank you so much.!

Great Experience

Jeffrey_M, Oct 2023

The operation is highly organized and orderly. All of the facilities and spaces were clean neat...very pleasant experience.

Post cruise self-service option

Scott_R, Oct 2023

After taking a Alaskan cruise we went to the taxi ranks at the cruise terminal and got a cab ($15 CAD flat fee 09/23) to the Central Station in Vancouver. About a 15 minute drive. There is an A&W, a coffee shop and sushi outlet in the Central Station. Note: the A&W doesn't open until later in the morning. The overhead luggage rack is not very big, so even a roll-on suitcase will need to go under neath in the bus luggage department. Once aboard the bus, it is about an hour drive to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. The bus drives directly onto the ferry. You while get off the bus while transiting over to Victoria. The driver locks the bus. The BC Ferries have a White Spot cafe with hot and cold food options. A little pricey for what you get. There is also a microwave in the dining area if you bring your own food that needs to be reheated. About 15 minutes before landing on Vancouver Island you will be instructed to return to the bus. Bus drives off the ferry and drops you at your stop. We were staying at the Doubletree (just behind the Empress) and it was a short walk (~300 feet) to the front door. All in all a very and convenient option. A float plane or helicopter is faster, put costs more and has luggage limitations. Note: If you have lots of luggage that you can not personally manage or mobility issues you may want to consider using

U am very annoyed that...

Michael_P, Oct 2023

U am very annoyed that there was not a Seniors Category when we purchased our bus/ferry tickets. We travelled on a Monday, and there should have been free ferry passage. This cost me and my wife a total of $37.00 that we should not have had to pay

Itt was a pleasant and safe trip for an elderly passenger wth a walker.

Barbara_P, Sep 2023

Helpful driver. Ease of reserving seat. Instructions for ferry and return to the bus very clear from driver.

Great service, left on...

Karen_J, Sep 2023

Great service, left on time and comfortable ride Would recommend this way to get to Victoria. Thank you

I would travel this way again.

Gerri_C, Sep 2023

It was a relaxing efficient way to travel to Victoria. Punctual, friendly ,informative commentary on the way. It is a guaranteed ferry crossing, no worries!

Stress free

Jacki_P, Sep 2023

Seamless and easy way to travel to downtown Victoria. Coach was comfortable and air conditioned. Ferry trip was beautiful.

Arrive Early & Locate Bus Bays

Rob_P, Sep 2023

When you arrive at Pacific Central Station it is likely no staff will be there. Also there are no signs indicating where the bus leaves from - this comment features in just about all the feedback I have read. The buses leave from the back of Pacific Central and there are two bays for this route. Note BC Ferries and Wilson's buses are who Viator use for this travel. It is also likely that the bus will not have any signage indicating its destination. Confirm with the driver. The bus has to leave on time as it must meet the ferry schedule. No waiting for late arrivals. The bus drives onto the ferry, you disembark and proceed to a viewing deck. You cannot access the bus during the ferry trip until the ferry master advises passengers to return to their vehicles. The experience I had was great, the driver informative and helpful. He explained everything you can and can't do for the trip. I can only reiterate the importance to locate where the Pacific Central Station bus bays are and don't be late.

Worst guide in my 40yrs of travelling.

Jane_M, Sep 2023

Paying $80 to Uber back from Victoria to the ferry terminal to get my luggage that was left behind. Zero communication from bus driver about procedures.

Wonderful driver

Thiti_J, Sep 2023

The bus driver went down to buy us donuts from Duffins and he was very excited to show us when the ferry door was opening while it was docking!

Convenient

Julie_B, Sep 2023

Made getting to Victoria to Vancouver very easy instead of confusing. Nice bus though driver was difficult to understand.

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