How to get from Victoria to Lake Cowichan by bus?

From Victoria to Lake Cowichan by bus

To get from Victoria to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the TOFINO BUS bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Duncan - Bus Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 21 bus from South Shore Rd & King George station to South Shore & Stone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - 7
7
Bus - 21
21
Leaves from Victoria - Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Victoria
  • 2
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Shore Rd & King George
    ID 108088
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Honeymoon Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station South Shore & Stone
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & Stone
    ID 136195
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Victoria to Lake Cowichan by bus via VI CONNECTOR, 7 and 21

To get from Victoria to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Duncan - Bus Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 21 bus from South Shore Rd & King George station to South Shore & Stone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 7
7
Bus - 21
21
Leaves from Victoria - Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Victoria
  • 2
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Shore Rd & King George
    ID 108088
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Honeymoon Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station South Shore & Stone
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & Stone
    ID 136195
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Victoria to Lake Cowichan

The distance between Victoria, Southwest British Columbia and Lake Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 98.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Victoria 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 Victoria

Victoria is located at Victoria, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Douglas at Humboldt / Burdett.

Bus stations close to Victoria:

  • Douglas at Humboldt / Burdett
  • Burdett Ave at Douglas St
  • Douglas St at Blanshard St

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Victoria to Lake Cowichan by bus via VI CONNECTOR, 7 and 21

To get from Victoria to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Victoria - Bus Depot station to Duncan - Bus Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 21 bus from South Shore Rd & King George station to South Shore & Stone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Bus - 7
7
Bus - 21
21
Leaves from Victoria - Bus Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Victoria
  • 2
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duncan - Bus Depot
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Shore Rd & King George
    ID 108088
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Honeymoon Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station South Shore & Stone
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore & Stone
    ID 136195
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line 7, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line VI CONNECTOR, Bus line 7, Bus line 21.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

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

    The TOFINO BUS bus line goes from Victoria to Nanaimo station near Victoria to Duncan - Bus Depot station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Duncan - Bus Depot station near Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between Victoria and Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the TOFINO BUS bus from the Victoria to Nanaimo stop near Victoria in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Duncan - Bus Depot stop, which is closest to Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.