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How to get fromBanff to Butchart Gardensby bus, plane, busferry, car or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Butchart Gardens by bus, plane, busferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Victoria International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)planeYYC - YYJ
    5h 59m
    $135–665

  2. Bus, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)planeYYC - YCD
    3. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to Douglas & Hillsidebus
    9h 12m
    $128–768

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Vancouver, BCbusCalgary
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz BaybusferryVancouver to Victoria
    17h 34m
    $195–250

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Banff to Horseshoe Baycar
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
    3. Drive from Departure Bay to Butchart Gardenscar
    13h 23m
    $210–439

Banff to Butchart Gardens by bus, busferry, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Butchart Gardens. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), walk to Victoria International Airport, take the line 87 bus to Saanichton Exch Bay C, walk to Saanichton Exch Bay B, take the line 75 bus to Butchart Gardens, then walk to Butchart Gardens. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff, AB to Butchart Gardens via Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, Swartz Bay, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, Saanichton Exch Bay B, and Butchart Gardens in around 17h 34m.

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