| Duration | 46 min |
| Distance | 20.3 km |
| Average price | $3 |
| Frequency | 6/day |
Trip overview
The average bus between Butchart Gardens and Swartz Bay takes 46 min and the fastest bus takes 42 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Butchart Gardens to Swartz Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Butchart Gardens to Swartz Bay bus times
Buses run every four hours between Butchart Gardens and Swartz Bay.
The service departs Butchart Gardens at 19:57 in the evening, which arrives into Swartz Bay at 20:40.
All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 46 min.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Departing Friday, November 28, 2025
Departing Saturday, November 29, 2025
Departing Sunday, November 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Want to know about travelling from Butchart Gardens to Swartz Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Is there a direct bus between Butchart Gardens and Swartz Bay?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Butchart Gardens and arriving at Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
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How far is it from Butchart Gardens to Swartz Bay?
The distance between Butchart Gardens and Swartz Bay is 24 km. The road distance is 20.3 km.
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Where do I catch the Butchart Gardens to Swartz Bay bus from?
Butchart Gardens to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria Regional Transit System, depart from Butchart Gardens station.
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Where does the Butchart Gardens to Swartz Bay bus arrive?
Butchart Gardens to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by BC Transit - Victoria Regional Transit System, arrive at Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd station.
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Where can I stay near Swartz Bay?
There are 86+ hotels available in Swartz Bay.
More detailsWhat companies run services between Butchart Gardens and Swartz Bay?
BC Transit - Victoria Regional Transit System operates a bus from Butchart Gardens to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min.
Bus operators
BC Transit - Victoria Regional Transit System
Ave. Duration
46 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$3
- Phone
- 250-382-6161
- transitinfo@bctransit.com
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Butchart Gardens to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps/
- Single Ride
- $3
Bus from Butchart Gardens to Saanichton Exch Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps/
- Single Ride
- $3
Bus from Saanichton Exch Bay A to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $0
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps/
- Single Ride
- $0
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