Vancouver to Victoria WITHOUT a Car (?)
Dec 18th, 2005, 09:14 AM
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Vancouver to Victoria WITHOUT a Car (?)
I don't drive (I will say this up front before someone tries to talk me into renting a car ;-) )
Is there an easy -fairly inexpensive- way to get to Victoria from Vancouver?
I am planning a trip to Vancouver, but would (ideally) like to spend a few days in Victoria. (I am also looking for a good B&B in Victoria if anyone has suggestions on that as well.)
Is there an easy -fairly inexpensive- way to get to Victoria from Vancouver?
I am planning a trip to Vancouver, but would (ideally) like to spend a few days in Victoria. (I am also looking for a good B&B in Victoria if anyone has suggestions on that as well.)
Dec 18th, 2005, 10:14 AM
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The most practical way is to take the Pacific Coast Lines bus between the two cities.
http://www.pacificcoach.com/
This way you're not wasting extra hours on the much cheaper but much slower/tedious public transit system, and you're not spending the extra hundred dollars on helicopters or airplanes.
Essentially, you take the bus from the Pacific Central bus station in Vancouver, which is a short hop east of downtown by skytrain/taxi, and then Pacific Coach Lines drives you to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, where it boards the bus. For the duration of the ferry, you disembark an wander around, eat, rest, etc, and when you arrive on Vancouver Island, you board the bus , and it drives off the ferry and 45 minutes later, you're in downtown Victoria. Easy as pie!
http://www.pacificcoach.com/
This way you're not wasting extra hours on the much cheaper but much slower/tedious public transit system, and you're not spending the extra hundred dollars on helicopters or airplanes.
Essentially, you take the bus from the Pacific Central bus station in Vancouver, which is a short hop east of downtown by skytrain/taxi, and then Pacific Coach Lines drives you to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, where it boards the bus. For the duration of the ferry, you disembark an wander around, eat, rest, etc, and when you arrive on Vancouver Island, you board the bus , and it drives off the ferry and 45 minutes later, you're in downtown Victoria. Easy as pie!
Dec 18th, 2005, 02:08 PM
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The ferry ride is very nice I might add.
I have gone both ways on the ferry and some of the vessels are large. For example, the Spririt of Vancouver Island has an official length is 549'5" and it holds 470 cars, according to the official figures.
I am not sure how that translates with trucks and buses mixed in!
You want to be where you can see outside because the route goes between some of the smaller islands.
I have gone both ways on the ferry and some of the vessels are large. For example, the Spririt of Vancouver Island has an official length is 549'5" and it holds 470 cars, according to the official figures.
I am not sure how that translates with trucks and buses mixed in!
You want to be where you can see outside because the route goes between some of the smaller islands.
Dec 18th, 2005, 02:43 PM
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You are not allowed to stay in your vehicle during the crossing so from the passenger deck you can see everything. If it is warm enough it is great to walk out on deck. The only warning - when they go through the gulf islands at one point they sound the Horn - if you aren't prepared it is a bit of a shock. Enjoy your visit.
Dec 19th, 2005, 08:14 AM
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"<i>You are not allowed to stay in your vehicle during the crossing </i>"
Quite untrue!
More often than not I'm found sleeping in my truck during crossings as are many many people.
As to the ship's whistle a warning is always announced before it's blown.
Quite untrue!
More often than not I'm found sleeping in my truck during crossings as are many many people.
As to the ship's whistle a warning is always announced before it's blown.
