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Esquimalt to Courtenay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Esquimalt and Courtenay takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Esquimalt to Courtenay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
224 km
Distance
$92
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Esquimalt to Courtenay bus times

Buses run twice daily between Esquimalt and Courtenay. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esquimalt is at 10:20 AM which arrives into Courtenay at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Fort St at Douglas St and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 48m • 2 changes
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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 48m • 2 changes
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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 53m • 2 changes
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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus5h 6m • 2 changes
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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 48m • 2 changes
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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 48m • 2 changes
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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 48m • 2 changes
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    BC Transit - VictoriaIsland Link BusIsland Link Bus4h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Esquimalt to Courtenay? 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.

Map of how to get from Esquimalt to Courtenay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Esquimalt, BC, Canada and Courtenay, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Esquimalt Rd at Fernhill Rd to Courtenay via Fort St at Douglas St, Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St., and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry in around 5h 48m.

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