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ΕλληνικάVictoria International Airport (YYJ) Shuttle to Downtown Victoria and Back
Door-to-door transfers from Victoria Airport to downtown Victoria (and back to YYJ) — Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to the Inner Harbour, the Fairmont Empress, hotels and the cruise-ship terminal at Ogden Point.
How the Downtown Victoria transfer works
Book online with your flight number, pickup address and number of passengers. Your flight is tracked, and the driver meets you on arrival for a door-to-door ride to Downtown Victoria. Returning to YYJ? Book the same flat rate in the other direction.
Getting there by public transit
There is no single bus from the terminal to downtown. BC Transit route 88 runs from the airport to McTavish Exchange, where route 72 continues into Victoria — about $6 and an hour to ninety minutes door to door, against roughly 30 minutes by road. The airport counts up to 28 departures a day between YYJ and McTavish, so the connection exists all day, but it is two buses with luggage either way.
When to leave for Downtown Victoria
For a flight out of YYJ, downtown hotels are about 30 minutes from the terminal outside rush hour, and the Blanshard Street corridor adds to that between 7 and 9 in the morning. Working back from a domestic flight — 60 to 90 minutes at the airport before departure — a 9 am flight means leaving downtown by about 6:45. On the way in, a driver who tracks the flight will already know if you have landed late.
Ways to travel between YYJ and Downtown Victoria
| Option | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Airport Shuttle | from $25 CAD, flat | Door-to-door, flight-tracked, flat by zone — no meter, no surge |
| Uber / Lyft | Metered, higher at surge | App only; driver supply can be thin at the airport |
| Taxi | Metered | At the curb, no booking; price not fixed |
| Public transit | Cheapest | Slower, with transfers and limited luggage and hours |
| Rental car | Daily rate | Worth it only if you need a car for the whole trip |
Fares to Downtown Victoria
Our indicative flat rate is from $25 CAD one way (first passenger), plus $5 per additional passenger. Unlike metered taxis and rideshare — which vary with traffic and surge — your price is fixed and confirmed when you book. Get an instant quote with the fare calculator on the home page.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from YYJ to Downtown Victoria?
The drive is approximately 26 km and takes around 30 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact pickup or drop-off address.
How much is a shuttle from the airport to Downtown Victoria?
Our indicative flat rate is from $25 CAD one way for the first passenger, plus $5 per additional passenger. The exact price is confirmed when you book — no meters, no surge.
How do I get from Downtown Victoria to YYJ?
The same transfer runs in reverse from Downtown Victoria: give us your flight time and the pickup point, and the driver collects you with enough margin for the 30-minute drive and check-in. The flat rate is the same in both directions.
Is there a shuttle from Victoria Airport to downtown?
There is no scheduled airport bus straight downtown. Two things do the trip: BC Transit route 88 to McTavish Exchange and then route 72 into the city — an hour to ninety minutes with a transfer, two single fares or a $6 DayPASS; or a door-to-door transfer booked ahead at a flat rate, about 30 minutes by road. A metered taxi covers the same route for around $65 by Yellow Cab’s own estimate.
Do you track my flight?
Yes. The flight is monitored and pickup time adjusted for early or delayed arrivals, so your driver is there when you land.
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