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Victoria Airport Public Bus Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com recommends the Victoria Airport public bus.

Although taking the Victoria airport bus means a little more waiting and walking, it will save you about CAD 50 over Victoria taxi fares and CAD 15 over shuttle fares. If you have excessive luggage or have difficultly with your luggage then consider either a taxi or the shuttle.


Victoria Airport Public Bus Fares & Payment


 
Victoria Airport 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).


Victoria Airport Public Bus Details

Public Victoria Airport Bus

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BC Transit offers Victoria Airport bus service via both the #83     and #88 bus routes    . The #83 route runs between the YYJ Victoria International Airport and Sidney to the north and Royal Oak to the south. The #88 runs more frequently from the Victoria Airport to both the McTavish Park & Ride and Sidney. For almost all travellers catching the bus to Victoria downtown you want to head to the Park & Ride via either the #88 or the #83 North (about 4 minutes away) and transfer to any of the 70, 71, 72, or 73 buses to head downtown (70 is an express bus). Total travel time ranges on time of day, but you can usually get downtown in about 50 minutes.


You may also catch the 83 (south) to Brentwood Bay and Royal Oak. This will still work for getting downtown, but it is a slightly longer, but more scenic route. Then transfer at Royal Oak to routes 6, 30, 31, 70, 71, 72, 73, or 75 to go downtown.


To catch the bus from the Victoria Airport, the bus stop is immediately out the Arrivals door and to the right, just past the Airporter. If you have missed the bus, then you take the Airporter     to the Park and Ride and catch the bus from there. Taxis will be reluctant to take you to the Park and Ride (see Taxi Scams    ).


For the bus to Victoria airport from downtown, reverse the above routing starting with the #70-73.


On the 83 bus, bike rack use is limited to daylight hours only. On regular buses, bike rack use is available anytime.


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Victoria Airport Private Bus Fares & Payment


 
Victoria Airport Private Bus Payment: Credit Cards • Pre-paid Coupon/Voucher
  • Always confirm with the Victoria Airport 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.


Victoria Airport Private Bus Details

Pacific Coach Lines offers an express coach service between downtown Victoria and downtown Vancouver. This bus service runs on BC Ferries. You can catch the bus at the 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: 12 Apr 2025