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Journey Information
There are 17 intercity buses per day from Ladysmith to Vancouver. Traveling by bus from Ladysmith to Vancouver usually takes around 5 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest Tofino Bus bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 37 mi (60 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $83.65 |
| Most frequent service | Tofino Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ladysmith to Vancouver?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ladysmith to Vancouver. Tofino Bus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tofino Bus | 17 | 5h 59m | $88.39 |
Tofino Bus is an intercity bus company operating in Canada, with seasonal summer services to popular destinations on Vancouver Island. It offers excellent facilities such as air conditioning, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and WiFi, and is known for friendly and helpful drivers, providing a pleasant travel experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 59 minutes to cover the 37 miles from Ladysmith to Vancouver. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ladysmith to Vancouver, 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 Ladysmith?
Main departure station: 49th Parallel Grocery
Most buses depart from the main station in Ladysmith.
All bus stations in Ladysmith:
49th Parallel Grocery
Where does the bus arrive in Vancouver?
Main arrival station: Cambie St & King Edward St - Bus Stop Bay 4
Buses arrive in Vancouver at 15 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Vancouver:
Cambie St & King Edward St - Bus Stop Bay 4
Holiday Inn on Howe
Fairmont Waterfront
Sandman Suites
Cambie and 59th Bus Stop
Sutton Place Hotel
Georgian Court Hotel
Westin Bayshore Hotel
Pacific Central Station
Cambie St & 41st St- Bus Stop Bay 1
Best Western Sands Hotel
Blue Horizon Hotel
Vancouver - Cambie and Broadway
Cambie and 49th - Bus Stop Bay 4
Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront Hotel
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