What is the cheapest way to get from Victoria to Qualicum Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Victoria to Qualicum Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Victoria to Qualicum Bay?

The fastest way to get from Victoria to Qualicum Bay is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Victoria and Qualicum Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Victoria to Qualicum Bay. However, there are services departing from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn and arriving at Island Hwy W at Fisheries Rd via Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Woodgrove Exch Bay B and Ravensong Exch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Victoria to Qualicum Bay?

The distance between Victoria and Qualicum Bay is 187 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.

How do I travel from Victoria to Qualicum Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Victoria to Qualicum Bay without a car is to bus and line 9 bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $48.

How long does it take to get from Victoria to Qualicum Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Victoria to Qualicum Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Victoria to Qualicum Bay bus from?

Victoria to Qualicum Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn station.

Where does the Victoria to Qualicum Bay bus arrive?

Victoria to Qualicum Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada station.

Can I drive from Victoria to Qualicum Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Victoria to Qualicum Bay is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Victoria to Qualicum Bay.

Where can I stay near Qualicum Bay?

There are 55+ hotels available in Qualicum Bay.

Victoria to Qualicum Bay - 5 ways to travel via bus, line 9 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Victoria to Qualicum Bay by bus, ferry, taxi, car, or busferry

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

Bus, line 9 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus Victoria
2. Take the bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Ravensong Exchbus 9
5h 45m
$48
Drive 173.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Victoria to Qualicum Baycar 173.2 km
2h 15m
$35–50
Line 72 bus, ferry, taxi, line 9 bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Douglas St at Bay St to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus 70 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Vancouverferry
3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Duke Pointferry
4. Take the taxi from Duke Point to Woodgrove Exch Bay Btaxi
5. Take the bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Ravensong Exchbus 9
6. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Island Hwy W at Fisheries Rdbus 99
9h 45m
$117–406
Bus, taxi, line 9 bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stnbus 66
2. Take the bus from Canada Ave at Station St to 1st Ave at Hwy 1bus 70
3. Take the taxi from 1st Ave at Hwy 1 to Woodgrove Exch Bay Btaxi
4. Take the bus from Woodgrove Exch Bay B to Ravensong Exchbus 9
5. Take the bus from Ravensong Exch to Island Hwy W at Fisheries Rdbus 99
6h 5m
$97–118
Bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Victoria to Tsawwassenbusferry Victoria to Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Duke Pointferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
9h 7m
$136–323

Victoria to Qualicum Bay by bus

14Weekly Buses

5h 45mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Victoria to Qualicum Bay.

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Distance: 186.7 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Qualicum Bay, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Island Hwy W at Fisheries Rd via Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Woodgrove Exch Bay B, and Ravensong Exch in around 5h 45m.

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