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How to get from Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal by bus?

From Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal by bus

To get from Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in North Saanich, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 7 bus from South Shore & King George station to Village Green Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Douglas St at Saanich Rd - Uptown station to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The bus schedule from Lake Cowichan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal on the Moovit app.

198min
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Bus - 66
66
Bus - 70
70
Walk to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
Leaves from South Shore & King George

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Shore & King George
    ID 136191
    800 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Cowichan Lake Express - via Hwy 18
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Village Green Mall
    ID 104033
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Cvx - to Victoria
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas St at Saanich Rd - Uptown
    ID 100554
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Swartz Bay Ferry via Hwy 17
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A
    ID 102404
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    Walk to
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    11300 Patricia Bay Hwy North Saanich, BC V8L
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

The distance between Lake Cowichan, North Saanich and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, North Saanich is approximately 121.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Saanich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

To check the bus schedule from Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Cowichan) and destination (Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 66, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Cowichan and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

    The 7 bus line goes from South Shore & King George station near Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia to Village Green Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Village Green Mall station near Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in North Saanich.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Cowichan to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal by bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in North Saanich by bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Cowichan to get to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

    Get on the 7 bus from the South Shore & King George stop near Lake Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Cowichan and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the Village Green Mall stop, which is closest to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in North Saanich.