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How to get from North Saanich to Oak Bay by bus?

By bus

To get from North Saanich to Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia, take the 72 bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station to Douglas at Hillside / Gorge station. Next, take the 4 bus from Hillside at Douglas station to University Dr at Ring Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is CA$5.00.

76minCA$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Oak Bay
Leaves from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 100157
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Downtown - via Saanichton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Hillside / Gorge
    ID 100195
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillside at Douglas
    ID 102012
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    UVic - via Hillside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr at Ring Rd
    ID 100071
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Bay
    Walk to
    Oak Bay
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 72 and 14

To get from North Saanich to Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia, take the 72 bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station to Douglas at Fort station. Next, take the 14 bus from Fort at Douglas station to University Dr at Ring Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is CA$5.00.

87minCA$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - 14
14
Walk to Oak Bay
Leaves from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 100157
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Downtown - via Saanichton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Fort
    ID 100034
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fort at Douglas
    ID 100033
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    UVic - via Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr at Ring Rd
    ID 100071
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Bay
    Walk to
    Oak Bay
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Saanich to Oak Bay

The distance between North Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 40.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Saanich to Oak Bay 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 Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia

Oak Bay is located at Oak Bay, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6.

Bus stations close to Oak Bay:

  • Ring Rd at Parking Lot 6
  • Ring Rd. at Mcgill
  • University Dr at Ring Rd

Alternative route by bus via 72 and 14

To get from North Saanich to Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia, take the 72 bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station to Douglas at Fort station. Next, take the 14 bus from Fort at Douglas station to University Dr at Ring Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is CA$5.00.

87minCA$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - 14
14
Walk to Oak Bay
Leaves from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 100157
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Downtown - via Saanichton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Fort
    ID 100034
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fort at Douglas
    ID 100033
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    UVic - via Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr at Ring Rd
    ID 100071
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Bay
    Walk to
    Oak Bay
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Saanich to Oak Bay?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Saanich to Oak Bay?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Saanich and Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Saanich to Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 72 bus line goes from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station near North Saanich to Downtown - via Saanichton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown - via Saanichton station near Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia

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

    The total travel time between North Saanich and Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 72 bus from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal stop near North Saanich in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown - via Saanichton stop, which is closest to Oak Bay in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How much is the bus fare from North Saanich to Oak Bay?

    The ride from North Saanich to Oak Bay costs CA$5.00.

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