How to Get to Victoria

Getting to Victoria
Vancouver Island

The ferry ride to Victoria on Vancouver Island whether coming from the US or via the BC mainland is a treat in itself. You'll see the Gulf Islands and perhaps whales, porpoises and seals. If coming by plane you’ll also experience a spectacular view of the islands. Whichever method you choose, getting to Victoria, BC can truly become an enjoyable part of your vacation.

Our maps can help you along the way.

Victoria is on Vancouver Island and yes, you will need to catch a ferry to get here, unless you are coming in by plane! Vancouver Island is quite a large island - it takes over eight hours to drive from the south end of the island to the north!

BC Ferries leaves from Tsawwassen ferry terminal outside of Vancouver (1/2 hour from downtown Vancouver) to Victoria's ferry terminal at Swartz Bay (1/2 hour from downtown Victoria). This ferry carries both vehicles and passengers. In the summer, ferries depart from both ferry terminals every hour, on the hour, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The rest of the year they depart every two hours. The ferry trip takes 90 minutes. Phone 1 888 223-3779 or (250) 386-3431 in Victoria.

Washington State Ferries travels from Anacortes, Washington to Sidney Ferry terminal outside of Sidney (1/2 hour from downtown Victoria). Anacortes is 82 miles northwest \of Seattle, and the terminal is 4 miles west of Anacortes. Exit 230 off Interstate 5. This ferry carries both vehicles and passengers, once daily.

The Coho Ferry (Black Ball Transport) departs from Port Angeles, Washington to the downtown ferry terminal in Victoria. It is a vehicle and passenger ferry that departs twice daily. The ferry trip takes 90 minutes. In Port Angeles call (360) 457-4491 or (250) 386-2202.

The Victoria Express is a passenger only ferry that travels from Port Angeles to downtown Victoria. The trip takes only one hour and the ferry leaves twice daily. Call toll free 1-800-633-1589 or (250) 361-9144.

The Victoria Clipper, a high speed catamaran, offers passenger service only from Seattle's Pier 69 to the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria. Phone 1-800-888-2535 or (206) 448-5000 in Seattle or (250) 382-8100 in Victoria.

Victoria Star

Bellingham to Victoria. Passenger service only. Call 1-800-443-4552 or (360) 738-8099 in Bellingham.

Scheduled seaplane service between Vancouver & Victoria and charter service for sightseeing. For reservations call toll free 1-800-665-0212 or (250) 384-2215 in Victoria.

Service from most major cities. Call toll free 1-888-247-2262.

Downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria, Vancouver International airport or downtown Seattle in 35 minutes. Call toll free 1-800-665-4354 or call (250) 382-6222.

Horizon Air serves 40 cities throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and California. Call toll free 1-800-547-9308.

Harbour-to-harbour Seattle, Victoria, Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands. Call toll free 1-800-543-9595. Seattle (425) 486-1257.

Vancouver to Victoria. Call toll free 1-800-663-2872 or (604) 273-8666 in Vancouver.

Services at Bella Coola, Campbell River, Gold River, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Prince Rupert, Stewart, Sandspit and Vancouver. Charter service for sightseeing tours, heli-hiking, heli-skiing and fly-in fishing trips. Call (250) 656-3987 in Victoria.

Akal Airport Express Bus Shuttle - service between airport and hotels, bed and breakfasts, Work Point Naval Base. Ask driver to drop you off at the gate to Work Point NavalÊBase on Head Street. This gate is four houses down from 485 Head Street - Across the Harbour Bed & Breakfast. Daily, every half hour from 4:30 am to midnight. Call 386-2516 in Victoria.

Vancouver & Victoria - harbour to harbour. Call toll free 1-800-347-2222 or call (250) 388-4521 in Victoria.

Service to Victoria from 21 Canadian cities. Call toll free 1-800-538-5696 or (250) 655-6000 in Victoria.

Service between Victoria International Airport and hotels, bed and breakfasts and Work Point Navy Base. Daily every half hour from 4:30 am to midnight. To reach Across the Harbour B&B tell driver you would like to be dropped off at the gate to Work Point Navy Base on Head Street. This is just 4 doors away from Across the Harbour B&B at 485 Head Street. Call 386-2516 in Victoria.

Service between Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport, Cruiseship Terminal and BC FerryTerminal at Tsawassen (1/2 hour from downtown Vancouver) to Victoria. Call toll free 1-800-661-1725 or 385-4411 in Victoria.