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How to get from Sooke to Lake Cowichan by bus?

From Sooke to Lake Cowichan by bus

To get from Sooke to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 61 bus from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr. station to Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich 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 29 min.

269min
Bus - 61
61
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Lake Cowichan
Leaves from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sooke
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    57 min
  • 4
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Cowichan
    Walk to
    Lake Cowichan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sooke to Lake Cowichan by bus via 61, VI CONNECTOR and 7

To get from Sooke to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 61 bus from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr. station to Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich 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 29 min.

269min
Bus - 61
61
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Lake Cowichan
Leaves from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sooke
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    57 min
  • 4
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    35 min
  • 9
    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 Sooke to Lake Cowichan

The distance between Sooke, Southwest British Columbia and Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 128.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sooke 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 Sooke

Sooke is located at Sooke, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Sooke Rd at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr..

Bus stations close to Sooke:

  • Sooke Rd at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr.
  • Otter Point at Eustace
  • Otter Point at Ayre

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 from Sooke to Lake Cowichan by bus via 61, VI CONNECTOR and 7

To get from Sooke to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 61 bus from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr. station to Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich 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 29 min.

269min
Bus - 61
61
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Lake Cowichan
Leaves from Sooke at Townsend - Sooke Town Ctr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sooke
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    57 min
  • 4
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    35 min
  • 9
    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 Sooke to Lake Cowichan?

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 7.

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

    The alternative route takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sooke 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 29 min.

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

    The 61 bus line goes from Downtown station near Sooke to Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich station near Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Sooke and Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 4 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Downtown stop near Sooke in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich stop, which is closest to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.

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