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Journey Information
There are 31 intercity buses per day from Vancouver to Swartz Bay. Traveling by bus from Vancouver to Swartz Bay usually takes around one hour and 49 minutes, but the fastest BC Ferries Connector bus can make the trip in just one hour and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 43 mi (70 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 15m |
| Cheapest price | €31.68 |
| Trips per day | 18 |
| Most frequent service | BC Ferries Connector |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Vancouver to Swartz Bay?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Vancouver to Swartz Bay. BC Ferries Connector connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC Ferries Connector | 31 | 1h 50m | €38.32 |
Book BC Ferries Connector from Vancouver to Swartz Bay from €32. There are 31 trips per day offered by BC Ferries Connector from Vancouver to Swartz Bay and you can expect on average to pay for a BC Ferries Connector ticket to Swartz Bay. In Vancouver, BC Ferries Connector departs to Swartz Bay from Vancouver - Cambie and Broadway and 17 other stations. In Swartz Bay, BC Ferries Connector arrives at Swartz Bay Terminal .
An average trip on BC Ferries Connector from Vancouver to Swartz Bay takes 1 hours and 50 minutes , while the fastest available BC Ferries Connector trip will get you to Swartz Bay in 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, BC Ferries Connector offers 35 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Swartz Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 49 minutes to cover the 70 kilometers from Vancouver to Swartz Bay. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 15 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Swartz Bay. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 08:00 and the last bus leaves at 15:00. To see the times for all buses from Vancouver to Swartz Bay, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Vancouver
Vancouver is a trendy diverse city in British Columbia, known for its eclectic shopping, fresh seafood, and unique scenic setting between snow-capped mountains and urban beaches. Vancouver is sometimes called "Hollywood North" due to the amount of movies and TV shows filmed in the area. If you're lucky, you may even stumble upon a movie set as you're walking around town!
If you're looking for the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, cobblestoned Gastown is the perfect neighborhood to explore. Biking around the gorgeous Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is rivaled only by hiking and skiing on nearby Grouse Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city on clear days.
Vancouver International Airport is conveniently close to downtown, and also one of the biggest gateways for international travel on the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver, it's easy to travel into the U.S. to Seattle by bus or train, or to other B.C. destinations like Kamloops and Kelowna to experience more of the province's natural beauty.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Vancouver?
Main departure station: Cambie and 59th Bus Stop
Buses to Swartz Bay leave from 15 stations in Vancouver.
All bus stations in Vancouver:
Cambie and 59th Bus Stop
Cambie St & King Edward St - Bus Stop Bay 4
Pacific Central Station
Cambie St & 41st St- Bus Stop Bay 1
Vancouver - Cambie and Broadway
Cambie and 49th - Bus Stop Bay 4
Century Plaza Hotel
Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront
Fairmont Hotel
Blue Horizon Hotel
Sutton Place Hotel
Holiday Inn on Howe
Best Western Sands Hotel
Georgian Court Hotel
Where does the bus arrive in Swartz Bay?
Main arrival station: Swartz Bay Terminal
All buses from Vancouver arrive at one main station in Swartz Bay.
Bus stations in Swartz Bay:
Swartz Bay Terminal
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