Bus
In a huge country like Canada, bus is often the easiest way to get around. Service is good (better than the USA, for example) but not inexpensive.
Greyhound is the biggest bus company in North America, but they don't go all the way to Vancouver Island, instead they connect with regional bus services. Laidlaw Coach Lines, for example, is the biggest carrier on Vancouver Island. For transportation links on Vancouver Island check this web site.
Greyhound offers some interesting travel passes & special fares. If you’re considering taking the bus to get to British Columbia, check their US web site or Canadian web site.
For long trips be sure you get the express bus, don't take the local bus which stops frequently.
Greyhound Fare & Schedule Information:
- (800) 229-9424 toll free in the US
- (800) 661-8747 toll free in Canada
- +1 (402) 330-8552 (International areas without toll free access)
Bus Seattle — Vancouver
There are many ways to get to Vancouver from Seattle. One good option is the Quick Coach bus downtown Seattle to downtown Vancouver.
If you are flying into Seattle, this bus shuttle stops at Sea-Tac and Bellingham airports.
Bus Vancouver — Victoria or Port Alberni
Pacific Coach Lines runs buses to Victoria from Vancouver or Vancouver airport. This is very convenient if you are arriving in Vancouver by air. Check Pacific Coach for details.
- (800) 661-1725
- info@pacificcoach.com
Bus to Port Alberni & Bamfield
You can travel to Port Alberni (en route to Bamfield) by bus. Check here for options. From Port Alberni to Bamfield the Western Bus Lines (250) 723-3341 offers service.
Maverick Coach Tours (604) 662-8051 in Vancouver offer service Vancouver <> Nanaimo and on to Port Alberni or Bamfield via Island Coach Lines.
For most hikers the West Coast Trail Express Bus is more convenient though.
