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How to get from Central Saanich to Richmond by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Central Saanich to Richmond in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 81 bus from Saanichton Exchange station to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry and finally take the 620 bus from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 station to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

266minCA$23.55
Bus - 81
81
Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
Bus - 620620
Walk to Richmond
Leaves from Saanichton Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central Saanich
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Swartz Bay Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 102404
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Tsawwassen (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2
    ID 61767
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Bridgeport Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only
    ID 61321
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Richmond
    Walk to
    Richmond
    3.84 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 72, VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) and 620

To get from Central Saanich to Richmond in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 72 bus from Saanichton Exchange station to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry and finally take the 620 bus from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 station to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 21 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

261minCA$23.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
Bus - 620620
Walk to Richmond
Leaves from Saanichton Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saanichton Exchange
    ID 102054
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Saanichton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 102404
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Tsawwassen (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2
    ID 61767
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Bridgeport Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only
    ID 61321
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Richmond
    Walk to
    Richmond
    3.84 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Saanich to Richmond

The distance between Central Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and Richmond, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 97.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 266 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Saanich to Richmond by bus and ferry, 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 Central Saanich

Central Saanich is located at Central Saanich, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Saanichton Exchange.

Bus stations close to Central Saanich:

  • Saanichton Exchange
  • Saanichton Exchange Bay B
  • Wallace at Mt Newton Cross Rd

Public transit stations close to Richmond, Southwest British Columbia

Richmond is located at Richmond, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Northbound No. 3 Rd @ Park Rd.

SkyTrain stations close to Richmond:

  • Richmond-Brighouse Station
  • Lansdowne Station
  • Aberdeen Station

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Northbound No. 3 Rd @ Park Rd
  • Eastbound Anderson Rd @ No. 3 Rd
  • Southbound No. 3 Rd @ Granville Ave

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 72, VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) and 620

To get from Central Saanich to Richmond in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 72 bus from Saanichton Exchange station to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry and finally take the 620 bus from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2 station to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 21 min. The ride fare is CA$23.55.

261minCA$23.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
Bus - 620620
Walk to Richmond
Leaves from Saanichton Exchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saanichton Exchange
    ID 102054
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Saanichton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 102404
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Tsawwassen (Vancouver)
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2
    ID 61767
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Bridgeport Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only
    ID 61321
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Richmond
    Walk to
    Richmond
    3.84 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Saanich to Richmond?

    The fastest way takes 266 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY), Bus line 620.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Saanich to Richmond?

    The alternative route takes 261 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY), Bus line 620.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central Saanich and Richmond in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central Saanich to Richmond in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 81 bus line goes from Swartz Bay Ferry station near Central Saanich to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal station near Richmond in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Saanich to Richmond in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Central Saanich and Richmond in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central Saanich to get to Richmond in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Swartz Bay Ferry stop near Central Saanich in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central Saanich and Richmond in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Richmond in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Central Saanich to Richmond?

    The ride from Central Saanich to Richmond costs CA$23.55.

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