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Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Public Bus Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com recommends the Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal public bus.

To downtown Victoria very few people take taxis, but rather the public bus as it is almost as fast (especially the 70) and a lot cheaper! Be aware that BC Transit has a luggage policy, which basically states that they carry passengers, not luggage. Therefore if you have excess luggage, you may be refused boarding, although we at IHT have never seen anyone denied boarding before.


Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Public Bus Fares & Payment


 
Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Public Bus Payment: Exact cash fare • Pre-paid tickets/tokens/pass • USD accepted at par

Bus fare is CAD 2.50 and valid for 60 minutes (although transfers usually give 90 minutes or more).


Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Public Bus Details

Public Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bus

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BC Transit offers public bus service to and from the Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal via the 70, 72 or 73 buses to downtown. You will see the bus just to your right when you exit the terminal. 70 is an express trip, whereas 72 and 73 make stops along the way in Sidney and Saanichton. If you are heading to Butchart Gardens    , take the 81 community bus, although its service is limited to eight trips per day from the Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.

 

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Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Private Bus Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com recommends the Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal private bus.

If you have a lot of luggage, or are not able to walk long distances, then the Pacific Coach Lines service is worth considering.


Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Private Bus Fares & Payment


 
Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Private Bus Payment: Cash • Credit Cards
  • Always confirm with the Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal bus desk if credit or bank cards have any additional card fees.

The cost from downtown Victoria to downtown Vancouver on Pacific Stage Lines is about CAD 48, one way, for the full trip.

 

The fare to Tofino from Victoria on the Tofino Bus Island Express is CAD 70. Discounts are available for seniors, students, children and Hostelling International members. You can use Greyhound tickets and passes on the Tofino Bus service.


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Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Coach Bus

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Pacific Coach Lines runs service from the Port of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to downtown Victoria, with selected stops upon request. You MUST book this service on the ferry from Vancouver within the first 30 minutes of the voyage from the bus desk on the ferry (an announcement is always made). Seats are limited and you will board the bus on the ferry before docking. You can also take this service right from downtown Vancouver. Service is available on most, but not all, sailings. Check the Pacific Coach Lines schedule    .

 

Returning to Vancouver, the Pacific Coach Lines express coach service operates from the Victoria bus depot downtown (just behind the Empress Hotel), or tickets can be purchased onboard, if you get to the ferry by other means.

 

Greyhound travels to various points on Vancouver Island from Victoria. Buses depart from the bus depot in downtown Victoria (just behind the Empress Hotel).

 

Tofino Bus Island Express offers daily express service between Victoria, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Parksville, Ucluelet and Tofino. The service connects with Greyhound services at key transfer points on Vancouver Island. Buses depart from the Victoria bus depot, behind the Empress Hotel.


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Last Updated: 11 Sep 2023