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How to get from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan by bus?

By bus

To get from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station to Douglas at Courtney station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the 7 bus from Village Green Mall station to South Shore & King George station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Bus - 70
70
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Lake Cowichan
Leaves from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Saanich
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown - via Hwy #17
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Courtney
    ID 100019
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Cowichan
    Walk to
    Lake Cowichan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 70, VI CONNECTOR and 7

To get from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station to Douglas at Courtney station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the 7 bus from Village Green Mall station to South Shore & King George station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Bus - 70
70
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Lake Cowichan
Leaves from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Saanich
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown - via Hwy #17
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Courtney
    ID 100019
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Cowichan
    Walk to
    Lake Cowichan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan

The distance between North Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 132.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 262 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest British Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to North Saanich

North Saanich is located at North Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.

Bus stations close to North Saanich:

  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Lands End at Hwy 17 S/B Ramp
  • Hwy 17 S/B Ramp at Lands End Rd

Ferry stations close to North Saanich:

  • Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia

Lake Cowichan is located at Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is South Shore & Stone.

Bus stations close to Lake Cowichan:

  • South Shore & Stone
  • South Shore & Sall
  • South Shore & King George

Alternative route by bus via 70, VI CONNECTOR and 7

To get from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station to Douglas at Courtney station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VI CONNECTOR bus and finally take the 7 bus from Village Green Mall station to South Shore & King George station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Bus - 70
70
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Lake Cowichan
Leaves from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Saanich
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown - via Hwy #17
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Courtney
    ID 100019
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria - Bus Depot
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Cowichan
    Walk to
    Lake Cowichan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan?

    The fastest way takes 262 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan?

    The alternative route takes 262 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Saanich and Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 70 bus line goes from Downtown - via Hwy #17 station near North Saanich to Douglas at Courtney station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Douglas at Courtney station near Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from North Saanich to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between North Saanich and Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 4 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Saanich to get to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Downtown - via Hwy #17 stop near North Saanich in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Saanich and Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Douglas at Courtney stop, which is closest to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.

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