Victoria International Airport (YYJ) Shuttle to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Back

Quick transfers between YYJ and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal for BC Ferries sailings to Tsawwassen (Vancouver) and the Gulf Islands.

10 km

distance

~13 min

drive time

from $20

flat rate (CAD)

How the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal 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 Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Returning to YYJ? Book the same flat rate in the other direction.

Getting there by public transit

BC Transit route 70 links Swartz Bay with downtown Victoria and calls at McTavish Exchange, but it does not serve the airport terminal itself — from YYJ it is a transfer at McTavish, which is why most people with a sailing to catch drive it instead. The road distance is short: about 10 km, roughly 13 minutes.

When to leave for Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

The deadline is the ferry, not the road. BC Ferries asks booked passengers at Swartz Bay to arrive 30 to 60 minutes before the scheduled departure; check-in opens 60 minutes ahead and closes 30 minutes ahead. Without a booking it is order of arrival, and ticket sales close 10 minutes before sailing for foot passengers and 5 minutes for vehicles. With a 13-minute drive, that puts a comfortable departure from the terminal at about 45 to 75 minutes before your sailing.

Ways to travel between YYJ and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Option	Typical cost	Notes
Victoria Airport Shuttle	from $20 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 Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Our indicative flat rate is from $20 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 Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

The drive is approximately 10 km and takes around 13 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact pickup or drop-off address.

How much is a shuttle from the airport to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal?

Our indicative flat rate is from $20 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 Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to YYJ?

The same transfer runs in reverse from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal: give us your flight time and the pickup point, and the driver collects you with enough margin for the 13-minute drive and check-in. The flat rate is the same in both directions.

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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