There are 4 ways to get from Victoria, BC to Courtenay by bus, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, CanadaVictoria
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood MallNanaimo
4h 34m$90Drive 220.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Victoria, BC to Courtenay220.4 km
2h 44m$43–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt-YWH to Courtenay220.4 km
2h 44mFly, bus
- Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)YWH - ZNA
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall
5h 11m$129–620
Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Victoria, BC to Courtenay is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Victoria, BC to Courtenay is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Victoria, BC station to Courtenay. However, there are services departing from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station and arriving at Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Victoria, BC and Courtenay is 227 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.
The best way to get from Victoria, BC to Courtenay without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $90.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Victoria, BC to Courtenay, including transfers.
Victoria, BC to Courtenay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station.
Victoria, BC to Courtenay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Victoria, BC to Courtenay is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Victoria, BC to Courtenay.
There are 23+ hotels available in Courtenay.
What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Courtenay, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada in around 4h 34m.
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Nanaimo via Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Nanaimo via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- helijet.com
Flights from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Nanaimo via Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- info@islandlinkbus.com
- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $45
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt-YWH to Courtenay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Victoria, BC and Courtenay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

