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How to get from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 66 bus from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd station to Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal station to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min.

293min
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Bus - 70
70
Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
Walk to Tsawwassen
Leaves from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 1 & Boys Rd
    ID 104031
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Cvx - to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Boleskine - Uptown/Saanich
    ID 100551
    54 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Hwy #17
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 102404
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal
    280 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Tsawwassen (Vancouver)
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    95 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tsawwassen
    Walk to
    Tsawwassen
    3.85 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 66, 72 and VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)

To get from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 66 bus from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd station to Douglas at Cloverdale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal station to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min.

293min
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Bus - 72
72
Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
Walk to Tsawwassen
Leaves from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 1 & Boys Rd
    ID 104031
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Cvx - to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Cloverdale
    ID 100454
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Cloverdale
    ID 100456
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Saanichton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 102404
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Tsawwassen (Vancouver)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    95 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tsawwassen
    Walk to
    Tsawwassen
    3.85 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen

The distance between North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and Tsawwassen, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 138.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 293 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen 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 North Cowichan

North Cowichan is located at North Cowichan, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Duncan - Bus Depot.

Bus stations close to North Cowichan:

  • Duncan - Bus Depot
  • Village Green Mall Duncan
  • Village Green Mall

Public transit stations close to Tsawwassen, Southwest British Columbia

Tsawwassen is located at Tsawwassen, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Northbound Hwy 17 @ Tsawwassen Dr.

Bus stations close to Tsawwassen:

  • Northbound Hwy 17 @ Tsawwassen Dr
  • Southbound Hwy 17 @ Tsawwassen Dr
  • Westbound 12 Ave @ Bayview Dr

Ferry stations close to Tsawwassen:

  • Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 66, 72 and VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)

To get from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 66 bus from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd station to Douglas at Cloverdale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal station to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min.

293min
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Bus - 72
72
Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
Walk to Tsawwassen
Leaves from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 1 & Boys Rd
    ID 104031
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Cvx - to Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas at Cloverdale
    ID 100454
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas at Cloverdale
    ID 100456
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Swartz Bay Ferry - via Saanichton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 102404
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Victoria (Swartz Bay) Ferry Terminal
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Ferry - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Wait for ferry
    VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY)
    Tsawwassen (Vancouver)
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Ferry Terminal
    95 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tsawwassen
    Walk to
    Tsawwassen
    3.85 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen?

    The fastest way takes 293 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 70, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY).

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen?

    The alternative route takes 293 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 72, Bus line VANCOUVER - VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY).

  • Is there a direct bus between North Cowichan and Tsawwassen 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 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 66 bus line goes from Hwy 1 & Boys Rd station near North Cowichan to Cvx - to Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Cvx - to Victoria station near Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia

  • How long does it take to travel from North Cowichan to Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between North Cowichan and Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 66 bus from the Hwy 1 & Boys Rd stop near North Cowichan in Southwest British Columbia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cvx - to Victoria station, which is closest to Tsawwassen in Southwest British Columbia.

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