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How do I get from Seattle to Victoria Island?

How do I get from Seattle to Victoria Island?

Ferry. The most direct way to get from Seattle to Victoria is by Victoria Clipper, a 3-hour crossing from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria. They also offer trips to the San Juan Islands. This is a passenger-only ferry.

Is the Seattle to Victoria ferry operating?

Clipper Vacations offers the only direct fast ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, BC—the Victoria Clipper. The Victoria Clipper ferry operates year-round service, roundtrip 1 time per day, with the exception of trips in mid-May through mid-September, when 2 daily roundtrip services are available.

How do I get from Seattle to Victoria BC by car?

If you’re going beyond Victoria and need a car, Washington State Ferries has a twice-daily vehicle/passenger ferry from Anacortes (about a two-hour drive north of Seattle), to Sidney, B.C., about 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Vehicle reservations can be made for the 2 ½- to three-hour sailing.

How much does it cost to take the ferry to Victoria?

BC Ferries Connector Rates & Fares

Adult Child (age 5-11)
Vancouver Downtown – Victoria Downtown One – Way $50.50 $26.00
Vancouver Downtown – Swartz Bay or Duke Point or Gulf Island via Tsawwassen One – Way $32.50 $17.00
Vancouver Hotels – Victoria Downtown One – Way $60.50 $36.00

How do I get from Seattle to Victoria without a car?

Adventure By Sea

  1. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Clipper’s Pier 69 terminal is the perfect gateway to a car-free adventure.
  2. Skip the airport lines and driving by hopping aboard the Victoria Clipper ferry for a quick and easy cruise to Victoria.

What is the best time of year to visit Victoria BC?

The best times to visit Victoria and Vancouver Island are March to May and September to November. The region sees some of the country’s mildest weather and the driest summers, so while you might experience a light drizzle here and there, plan on comfortable temperatures in the spring and fall.

Is BC Ferries free for seniors?

BC Seniors travel free on select routes1 Monday to Thursday2 with one of these valid IDs: BC Services Card. BC Driver’s Licence. BC Identification Card.

Is Victoria worth visiting?

Victoria is a great place to visit for a weekend—or long weekend—escape in British Columbia. The city is quite small, so most of the main attractions lie within walking distance of each other in the city center.

Is Victoria Canada worth visiting?

Can you drive to Victoria from Seattle?

You can drive up the I-5 from Seattle, with all the congestion that that will involve plus the wait at the border which may be 15 min or 2 hours. Then take the BC Ferry from Tsawwassen ferry terminal to Swartz Bay ferry terminal, a very scenic ride for 1.5 hours and finally a 40 min drive down to Victoria.

Is it worth going to Victoria from Vancouver?

Victoria is a beautiful city,we actually liked it better than Vancouver. We also spent 2 nights at Whistler and this was fantastic also. If you do go there make sure you go to 7th heaven on Blackcomb mountain,it takes 3 chairlifts and a bus to get there and the views are fantastic.