Victoria

Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer

Victoria, Canada
Coach Transfer from Downtown Victoria to Downtown Vancouver
  • 4 hours
  • Mobile ticket

Explore our promoted experiences

Overview

If you need to get from Victoria to Vancouver, enjoy a stress-free transfer that takes you from downtown Victoria to Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station. Relax aboard a comfortable coach during ferry terminal transfers, and enjoy the scenic BC Ferry ride across island-studded waterways and historic shipping channels. Multiple departure times are available to suit your schedule.
  • Worry-free transfer from Victoria to Vancouver
  • Travel with ease aboard a comfortable coach
  • Ride the scenic BC Ferry
  • Choose from multiple times to best suit your schedule

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

  • Capital City Station
    721 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B4, Canada

    Victoria Bus Station - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas Street

End point

  • Pacific Central Station
    1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, Canada

    Vancouver Bus Station - Bus Bay #7 - Pacific Central Station, 1150 Station Street, Vancouver

What To Expect

When traveling to downtown Vancouver from Victoria, do so aboard this hassle-free transfer! After spending time in Victoria, travel by coach and ferry to Vancouver for your next adventure. Select from several departure times throughout the day to best fit your schedule.

Make the trip from Capital City Station as the coach transports you to Swartz Bay (BC Ferry Terminal) just outside of downtown Victoria. Your trip to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal in Vancouver is a scenic adventure. Keep your eyes out for various wildlife as well as the beautiful vistas! Once you arrive at Tsawwassen, you’ll take the coach directly to Pacific Central Station.

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 and 1 carry-on bag. All bags must weigh 50lbs or less per 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 for no additional charge provided that they can be folded by the traveler, 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 at check-in. Contact company in advance to confirm the eligibility of your guide dog certification.
  • 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.

Traveler Photos

See more
Featured review
Heather_B
Took my first bus trip from downtown Victoria to downtown Vancouver and it was wonderful. Had an amazing driver who was very courteous, helpful and he drove the huge long bus masterfully. It was a very smooth ride and he kept us informed with a good sense of humour providing all the info we needed. Taking the bus eliminated the long wait at the ferry terminal too. We were first on, with no need to line up at all. I will definitely be taking this trip again and highly recommend it as a safe, easy way to get from the island to the mainland.

Reviews

4.5
99 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
0
0
0
0
0
Reviews by Viator travelers.
Showing 1-10 of 99 reviews
Easy process, great views
Cynthia_H, Apr 2024
Very easy process to get from Victoria to Vancouver. We had Bob the driver, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and prioritized safety. He had some fun facts, but we had lots of quiet time to sleep or read. Seats are kinda small and not much leg room - my 6'1" husband was squashed. Otherwise, easy process with great views on ferry. You get off bus on ferry and can get a snack or just relax. Bus is the first off the ferry in Vancouver. Bus left at 9:45, on ferry about 10:30, and arrived at Pacific Central Bus at 1:30pm. We took a taxi from bus depot to the waterfront for less than $20.
Unsafe driving & disappointing experience with Bob !!
Wayne_W, Mar 2024
Great transfer 09.30 13Mar from Vancouver to Victoria - driver made clear key announcements without use of PA - Excellent experience, kept us well informed. However return journey 09.45 19Mar with driver Bob was the opposite. The somewhat unnecessary weighing of checked luggage kerbside (all undersized suitcases & obviously well under any 20kg weight limit) was simply a Bob power trip - as well as directing us to line up single file several times while he jostled for the perfect spot to execute this task. Furthermore, while negotiating the peak hour traffic of downtown Victoria, Bob gave us a long winded 15 minute plus waffling lecture on how the street names were related to founding fathers while holding on to the microphone with his left hand and driving with only his right hand on the wheel. His commentary was at best boring, overly padded with cheesy 'dad jokes', bad one-liners, and reminiscent of an early 70s morning B-grade radio host. This behaviour continued throughout the entire journey at every opportunity to grab the mic that Bob had. Bob even made comment about bad drivers in YVR again while driving one-handed through heavy traffic and mounting the kerb when stopping to set down passengers. Perhaps management should point out to Bob that driving with one hand while giving long self-promoting speeches is imparting his concentration & is very unsafe & unprofessional. His priority is to drive us safely to our destination, not to be a microphone trivia celebrity - and continually trying to glean response & appreciation from his passengers Perhaps he should be directed back to being a long haul trucker again !! Very Disappointing !!
Just a wonderful journey to experience
David_H, Mar 2024
James is an awesome driver: his pre-ferry-boarding talk is the best thing ever! Just a great journey from start to finish. Wi-fi and USB charging sockets would be really good though.
Here here
Paul_L, Mar 2024
I was genuinely surprised that when I arrived at the bus terminal there was no record of my reservation or payment, which was made weeks in advance and paid for two days earlier. When I found out that you were a third party to the transaction I was equally surprised. If you (viator) spend the energy being top of list on an internet search, please follow through with digital transfer of information to the bus service for everyone’s logistical relief. We almost missed the ferry!
The driver was excellent,...
JeanA_B, Oct 2023
The driver was excellent, very helpful and knowledgeable. I have been to Victoria many times, both by car and bus, and this trip was most enjoyable.
Abandonment Adventure
Matthew_S, Oct 2023
Driver took the coach off the ferry with us still on board the ferry. Our luggage including a passport were still on board the coach and could have left us stranded. There was no way of contacting the driver to ask if we could meet them at a stop to gather our belongings nor anyone in the depot at 18:30 to secure our luggage overnight. Fortunately Stephan and Alicia were diamonds in the Vancouver bus Terminal and bent over backwards to help us find and secure our luggage while keeping us fully updated. It was a faff going back and forward to the depot but this was no fault of theirs and they did all they could the following day to help. The concerning aspect to this adventure was that BC Ferries told us this wasn't the first time this had happened apparently and if this is true, additional safeguards need adding to prevent it happening again. I appreciate the driver can not wait when the ferry is demanding them to leave but they also shouldn't simply abandon the passengers. My recommendation to anyone using this service is to make sure you try to get as near to the front of the queue of ferry passengers when disembarking to minimise the risk of being left behind.
Easy, pretty trip to Vancouver
RHONA_K, Oct 2023
Bus driver was very accommodating- trip was very smooth. We wee dropped off right near our Hotel Sutton Place.Reasonable cost.
Connector coach trip Victoria to Vancouver.
Barbara_P, Sep 2023
Drivers help and safe driving. Comfortable coach. Clear instructions for ferry. Enjoyable trip on ferry connector coach. Organised departure and arrival.
Easy, comfortable and...
Marc_H, Sep 2023
Easy, comfortable and fast way to get to downtown Vancouver from downtown Victoria! And if you get Dave as your driver, even better. He's nice, friendly, helpful and funny!
Very easy option to get between island and mainland
Roy_A, Sep 2023
Easy smooth effortless transport and dropped off close to hotel was a bonus which wasn't expected but highly appreciated
Excellent, relaxing way to travel from Victoria to Vancouver
Jeanne_F, Sep 2023
Our driver, James, was so thoughtful and kind to those of us on the bus, and was an excellent driver and navigator. He gave my husband and me explicit directions for finding our destination once we embarked from the bus.
Cheapest way to travel from Victoria to Vancouver
Smita_D, Sep 2023
First time experience traveling with bus and ferry.. you guys provided good info and contact info. While process was easy. Price is great.
Great trip with lots of smiles.
Grant_C, Aug 2023
Bob was a great driver and ambassador. Extremely professional with a great sense of humor and full of wonderful local knowledge and trivia. Made for a wonderful trip. Thanks Bob
Victoria to Vancouver
Rebekah_S, Aug 2023
The bus driver was excellent. He explained everything very clearly, and it was well organized. The ferry was very comfortable and enjoyable.
Easy service
Alan_G, Aug 2023
Easy return trip from a quick visit to vic as part of a longer canda alaska trip. Food is quite good on the ferry. Salmon burger for the win!
The transfer to the ferry...
Jane_P, Aug 2023
The transfer to the ferry was very smooth and the same once we left the ferry back to the city. The ferry ride itself was amazing and the food served on the ferry was lovely
A Cost Effective Way to Travel
Merry_F, Aug 2023
This was an easy way to travel between Victoria and Vancouver. However, I recommend getting to the station 45 minutes before your leave time. It was quite busy.
Very comfy + easy trip!
Polymnia_T, Aug 2023
Very easy transfer to and from Victoria with big luggage. Loved our driver‘s humour. Time flew by and views were beautiful on the ferry.
A very pleasant trip
martin_r, Jul 2023
Driver was excellent, he was very helpful and a real gentleman . He gave us some good tips on what to avoid on the ferry.
No Waiting Time
Amy_T, Jul 2023
On schedule and smooth ride to destination, no waiting time to get onto the ferry, that was the best part!
...

From $74.49

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Compare Similar Experiences

Current
No Photo
Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer
99
4 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$74.49

Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Explore Similar Things to Do

Help CenterCustomer CarePrivacy and Cookies StatementAbout ViatorNewsViator blog
© 1997-2024 Viator, Inc.
Terms & Conditions