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Getting Here
Whether by sea, air or land, getting to Victoria and Vancouver Island rises above regular transportation and becomes a sightseeing tour through the natural beauty of the West Coast. When travelling to Victoria and Vancouver Island from mainland North America, you are accompanied by deep blue seas, rugged coastlines, lush forests, marine life and wildlife and an archipelago of mountainous islands that, in the distance, hover in misty shades of blue and purple.
Select your mode of transportation from the following links or scroll down the page to find information about travelling options to and on Victoria and Vancouver Island:
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By Sea| By Air | By Ground Transportation
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Victoria is well-connected to mainland British Columbia and Washington State by vehicle and passenger ferries and high-speed catamarans. Each day, dozens of ferries cross the straits, granting breathtaking views of the rocky coastline, forested islands, inlets and often marine wildlife. Victoria's arrival points include the Inner Harbour, the Town of Sidney and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (30 minutes from downtown Victoria, near Sidney).
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British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
Frequent daily scheduled service is provided (passengers and all types of vehicles) between Tsawwassen (south of Vancouver) and Swartz Bay (north of Victoria), between Tsawwassen and Duke Point (south of Nanaimo) and between Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) and Departure Bay (Nanaimo). BC Ferries also serves the Gulf Islands and other ports in coastal BC. Buffet and/or full cafeteria service as well as other amenities are found on main-route ships.
BC Ferries Contact Information
Ferry Schedule and Route Information
Victoria San Juan Cruises
Daily passenger-only service between Bellingham, WA. and Victoria's Inner Harbour (May to October only).
Victoria San Juan Cruises Contact Information
Cruise Schedule and Route Information
Victoria Express
Kayak the San Juans or visit the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. Passenger ferry between Victoria, British Columbia, and Friday Harbor on San Juan Island (2 1/2 to 3 hour crossing), and Victoria and Port Angeles, Washington (1 hour crossing). On the San Juan cruise, enjoy whale watching and marine wildlife adventures. Hotel and tour packages available for both Friday Harbor and Port Angeles. Online booking available.
Victoria Express Contact Information
Ferry Schedule and Route Information
Prince Of Whales
A truly unique way to travel between the harbours of Vancouver and Victoria. Aboard the stunning Ocean Magic between Vancouver and Victoria, you will have a +90% chance to view whales and other marine mammals in their natural habitat. The sheltered waters of the Canadian Gulf Islands and the American San Juan Islands have some of the most beautiful west coast scenery to be found. Our crew of professional naturalists will provide a fun and educational perspective of the local oceanographic, geographic and cultural features. The extraordinary approaches of both Vancouver Harbour and Victoria Inner Harbour provide guests with a truly unique experience. Dress warmly to enjoy the ocean air.
Prince of Whales Transportation Contact (link to here: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/Content/EN/417.asp?id=A0003982)
Ferry Schedule and Route Information (link to: www.princeofwhales.com)
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Black Ball Transport
MV Coho scheduled vehicle and passenger service between Port Angeles, WA. and Victoria's Inner Harbour.
Black Ball Transport Contact Information
Ferry Schedule and Route Information
Victoria Clipper
Scheduled daily high-speed catamaran service (passengers only) between Seattle and Victoria harbours.
Victoria Clipper Contact Information
Clipper Schedule and Route Information
A Ferry.ca
A Ferry .ca Travel Gateway is a booking service for the following ferry transportation companies: Book Alaska Marine Highway System, Victoria Clipper, BC Ferries, Seattle San Juan Shuttle Ferries, Victoria Express, Washington State Ferry, Oak Bay Ferries, Bellingham and Juneau Ferries.
A Ferry.ca Contact Information
Washington State Ferry
Scheduled ferry service (passenger and vehicles) between Anacortes, WA. and Sidney, BC.
Washington State Ferry Contact Information
Ferry schedule and Route Information
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Located 30 minutes from downtown Victoria and five minutes from Sidney, Victoria International Airport serves daily flights from Vancouver International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma Airport, as well as direct flights from points throughout Canada and the US. Regular float plane and helicopter service to downtown Victoria is available from Vancouver and Seattle. Charter flights for sightseeing, wildlife viewing, hiking and fishing excursions, and to more remote Vancouver Island locations are also available.
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Harbour Air Seaplanes
Scheduled daily flights between Victoria and Vancouver and Gulf Island harbours. Daily tours of Victoria, the Gulf Islands, the San Juan Islands and the Olympic Peninsula.
Harbour Air Seaplanes Contact Information
Harbour Air Seaplanes Schedules and Route Information
Helijet International Inc.
Daily scheduled service from early morning to early evening serving Vancouver Harbor/Airport and Victoria Harbour. Fly in comfortable 12 and 23 passenger twin-engine Sikorsky helicopters.
Helijet International Inc. Contact Information
Helijet International Inc. Schedules and Route Information
Kenmore Air Seaplanes
Scheduled daily flights between Seattle and Victoria harbours.
Kenmore Air Seaplanes Contact Information
Kenmore Air Seaplanes Schedules and Route Information
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Scheduled daily flights between Victoria and Vancouver airports as well as service to the West Coast of BC and other Vancouver Island Communities.
Pacific Coastal Airlines Contact Information
Pacific Coastal Airlines Schedules and Route Information
Global Corporate Charters
Executive class red carpet scheduled air service to scenic Tofino-Ucluelet six days per week. Charter services to Vancouver Island and the Pacific Northwest are also available.
Global Corporate Charters Contact Information
Global Corporate Charters Schedules and Route Information
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West Coast Air Ltd.
Six scheduled daily flights Monday-Friday between Victoria and Vancouver Airport, Richmond floatplane base. Scenic tours and charters flights throughout coastal British Columbia, including whale watching and Victoria & Butchart Gardens flight tours. New convenient shuttle drop-off service available for Downtown Vancouver.
West Coast Air Ltd. Contact Information
West Coast Air Ltd. Schedules and Route Information
WestJet Airlines Ltd.
Scheduled daily flights linking Victoria with destinations across Canada. Including five daily flights from Calgary and five daily flights from Edmonton to Victoria.
WestJet Airlines Ltd. Contact Information
WestJet Airlines Ltd. Schedules and Route Information
Victoria International Airport Authority
Victoria Airport Authority Contact Information
San Juan Airlines
Scheduled flights between the San Juan Islands, Port Angeles and Seattle as well as chartered flights between Victoria, the San Juan Islands, Port Angeles and Seattle.
San Juan Airlines Contact Information
San Juan Airlines Schedules and Route Information
Salt Spring Air
Scheduled flights between downtown Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport, and charter flights between Vancouver and the Gulf Islands.
Salt Spring Air Contact Information
Salt Spring Air Charters and Schedules
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Scheduled motorcoach service is available for travel from Vancouver and Seattle to Victoria, as well as to and from other Vancouver Island destinations. Motorcoach travel off the island includes ferry service.
Rail service is offered between Victoria and Courtenay, located 219 kilometres (131 miles) north of Victoria, with several stops along the way.
Travel options around Greater Victoria and surrounding areas include taxi and limousine service, airporter bus and public bus transportation. Car, RV, bicycle, motorcycle and scooter rentals are also offered at various locations in the Victoria area.
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Motorcoach / Bus Companies
For Motorcoach Driving and Parking information for the City of Victoria, please visit our Online Motorcoach Guide.
British Columbia Transit (Public Bus Service)
Public bus service for British Columbia.
BC Transit Contact Information
BC Transit - Victoria Schedule Information
Gray Line of Victoria
Victoria's largest tour and sightseeing operator with bus tours to The Butchart Gardens, Victoria City Tours, Craigdarroch Castle, Empress Hotel High Tea and Whale Watching. Choose English double decker or deluxe mini-coaches for the best value in sightseeing tours. Scheduled services: Vancouver Island to Vancouver Airport pick-up/drop-off available. Charters available.
Gray Line of Victoria Contact Information
Gray Line of Victoria Schedule Information
Island Coach Lines
Daily scheduled service between Victoria and destinations throughout Vancouver Island.
Island Coach Lines Contact Information
Island Coach Lines Schedule Information
Pacific Coach Lines
Daily scheduled service between Vancouver and Victoria via BC Ferries. Victoria city tours.
Pacific Coach Lines Contact Information
Pacific Coach Lines Schedule Information
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Pacific Rim 5 Star Shuttle
Offer luxury limousine transportation to the Pacific Rim (Tofino, Ucluelet, etc.), anywhere on Vancouver Island, Airports, ferries, any day, any time.
Pacific Rim 5 Star Shuttle Contact Information
Pacific Rim 5 Star Shuttle Schedule Information
Pennco Transportation
Door-to-door service, 7 days a week to and from Callam and Jefferson Counties. Also serving SeaTac Airport, Seattle and Tacoma Amtrak and Greyhound stations as well as hospitals and hotels. Charter buses also available.
Pennco Contact Information
Quick Shuttle
Frequent daily service year-round to Sea-Tac Airport, downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport and Vancouver International Airport.
Quick Shuttle Contact Information
Quick Shuttle Schedule Information
Royal Victoria Tours
Daily bus tours from Sequim and Port Angeles (on the Olympic Peninsula) to Victoria and the Butchart Gardens.
Royal Victoria Tours Contact Information
Royal Victoria Tours Schedule Information
Wilson's Transportation & Victoria Guides
Full-service coaches, mini-coaches, vans, school buses of all sizes. Charter, rental and tours. Tour Guides.
Wilson's Transportation Contact Information
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Vehicle Rentals (Cars, Trucks, Vans)
Avis Rent A Car
Select from a large variety of new vehicles, including seven passenger vans and sport-utility vehicles.
Avis Rent A Car Contact Information
Budget Rent a Car — Sidney
Full selection of vehicle rental classes available.
Budget Rent a Car - Sidney Contact Information
Budget Car & Truck Rental of Victoria
Choose from over 1000 cars, trucks, vans and bicycles.
Budget Car & Truck Rental of Victoria Contact Information
Discount Car & Truck Rentals
Full selection of new vehicles at competitive rates. Complimentary customer pick-up and return.
Discount Car & Truck Rentals Contact Information
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Competitive rates, current model cars, minivans and 4X4's.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Contact Information
Hertz Canada Ltd
Services include car sales, truck and van rentals, and equipment rentals.
Hertz Canada Ltd. Contact Information
Island Auto Rentals
Rentals featuring cars, trucks and mini vans.
Island Auto Rentals Contact Information
National Car and Truck Rentals
Car and truck rentals, minivans, sport-utility and more!
National Car and Truck Rentals Contact Information
Thrifty Car Rentals
Rentals of both cars and trucks from economy through full-size, including minivans.
Thrifty Car Rentals Contact Information
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Recreation Vehicle (RV) Rentals
True North RV
A full-service recreational vehicle dealership specializing in the sales and service of recreational vehicles and also operates a quality motorhome rental fleet.
True North RV Contact Information
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