What is the cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens?

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $12 - $90 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens?

The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens is to train and fly and line 75 bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $120 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Bellingham and Butchart Gardens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Bus Stop and arriving at Butchart Gardens via Vancouver, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B and Saanichton Exch Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens?

The distance between Bellingham and Butchart Gardens is 196 km.

How do I travel from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens without a car?

The best way to get from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 7h 35m and costs $12 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bellingham to Butchart Gardens bus from?

Bellingham to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bellingham Bus Stop station.

Where does the Bellingham to Butchart Gardens bus arrive?

Bellingham to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Vancouver station.

Where can I stay near Butchart Gardens?

There are 286+ hotels available in Butchart Gardens.

Bellingham to Butchart Gardens - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Vancouverbus FlixBus 2115
2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry Vancouver to Victoria
7h 35m
$13–88
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bellingham to Horseshoe Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry
3. Drive from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Butchart Gardenscar
4h 58m
$61–224
Train to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Victoria Harbour, line 75 bus
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourplane
3. Take the bus from Douglas St at Fort St to Butchart Gardensbus
4h 45m
$125–401
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus Seattle Airport
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoriaferry Vancouver - Victoria
8h 6m
$58–182
Bus, bus and ferry via Ladner
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus Seattle Airport
2. Take the busferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Baybusferry Vancouver to Victoria / ...
8h 17m
Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane CXH - YWH
5h 20m
$90–611
Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane YVR - YWH
5h 32m
$78–478
Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YVR - YYJ
6h 4m
$76–321

Bellingham to Butchart Gardens by bus, ferry, and foot

23Weekly Services

8h 6mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.2 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver, walk to Vancouver, take the vehicle to Swartz Bay, walk to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, take the line 72 bus to Saanichton Exch Bay B, take the line 75 bus to Butchart Gardens, then walk to Butchart Gardens. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens via Horseshoe Bay, BC and Nanaimo Departure Bay in around 4h 58m.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Butchart Gardens by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, train, plane, or ferry

Bus, bus and ferry

Drive, car ferry

Train to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Victoria Harbour, line 75 bus

Bus, ferry

Bus, bus and ferry via Ladner

Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt

Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt

Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport