How to get from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens by bus and ferry?

Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens - Bus Schedule

The 8 bus from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens runs from 06:33 to 20:36, with departures every 1 hr-4 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 37 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens by bus and ferry

To get from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens in Central Saanich, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 8 bus from Mill Bay Shopping Ctr station to Mill Bay Rd & Ferry Rd - Brentwood Ferry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BRENTWOOD BAY - MILL BAY (SAANICH PENINSULA - VANCOUVER ISLAND) ferry and finally take the 75 bus from Verdier Ave at Brentwood Dr station to Butchart Gardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Cowichan Valley A may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Butchart Gardens on the Moovit app.

97min
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Ferry - BRENTWOOD BAY - MILL BAY (SAANICH PENINSULA - VANCOUVER ISLAND)
BRENTWOOD BAY - MILL BAY (SAANICH PENINSULA - VANCOUVER ISLAND)
Bus - 75
75
Walk to Butchart Gardens
Leaves from Mill Bay Shopping Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mill Bay Shopping Ctr
    ID 136295
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Duncan - via Shawnigan - via Hwy 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill Bay Rd & Ferry Rd - Brentwood Ferry
    ID 136300
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Mill Bay
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Ferry - BRENTWOOD BAY - MILL BAY (SAANICH PENINSULA - VANCOUVER ISLAND)BRENTWOOD BAY - MILL BAY (SAANICH PENINSULA - VANCOUVER ISLAND)
    Wait for ferry
    BRENTWOOD BAY - MILL BAY (SAANICH PENINSULA - VANCOUVER ISLAND)
    Brentwood Bay (Saanich Peninsula)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Brentwood Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Verdier Ave at Brentwood Dr
    ID 102022
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Downtown - Keating Industrial
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Butchart Gardens
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Butchart Gardens
    Walk to
    Butchart Gardens
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens

The distance between Cowichan Valley A, Central Saanich and Butchart Gardens, Central Saanich is approximately 16.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Central Saanich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cowichan Valley A) and destination (Butchart Gardens), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 8, Ferry line BRENTWOOD BAY - MILL BAY (SAANICH PENINSULA - VANCOUVER ISLAND), Bus line 75.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cowichan Valley A and Butchart Gardens?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens?

    The 8 bus line goes from Mill Bay Shopping Ctr station near Cowichan Valley A in Southwest British Columbia to Mill Bay Rd & Ferry Rd - Brentwood Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Mill Bay Rd & Ferry Rd - Brentwood Ferry station near Butchart Gardens in Central Saanich.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cowichan Valley A to Butchart Gardens by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Cowichan Valley A in Southwest British Columbia and Butchart Gardens in Central Saanich by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cowichan Valley A to get to Butchart Gardens?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Mill Bay Shopping Ctr stop near Cowichan Valley A in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cowichan Valley A and Butchart Gardens?

    Get off the bus at the Mill Bay Rd & Ferry Rd - Brentwood Ferry stop, which is closest to Butchart Gardens in Central Saanich.

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