Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is in North Saanich, and reaching Duncan by public transit involves connecting the airport’s local buses with regional service. You can also consider a pre-booked shuttle, taxi or rental car; from Falcon Nest Motel, the airport is about 67 minutes by car.
- Airport bus connections: BC Transit routes 87 and 88 serve McTavish Transit Exchange.
- Regional bus: Route 66 CVX connects Victoria with Duncan.
- Airport pickup options include curbside taxis and rental cars.
- Check current transit and service details before setting out.
Where is Victoria International Airport in relation to Duncan?
YYJ is in North Saanich, while Duncan is served by the Cowichan–Victoria Express regional bus. That means public-transit travel requires planning around the airport’s local bus connections and Route 66 rather than assuming there is a single direct bus from the terminal to Duncan.
From Falcon Nest Motel, Victoria International Airport is about 67 minutes by car. If your flight instead uses Nanaimo International Air And Space Port, the drive from Falcon Nest Motel is about 29 minutes; the Nanaimo Airport to Duncan travel guide covers that alternative arrival point.
What should you check before booking a shuttle?
Confirm the pickup point, destination, operating hours and reservation requirements directly with the shuttle operator before you travel. Vancouver Island Connector lists a YYJ Shuttle kiosk beside baggage claim in the arrivals area, at 1640 Electra Boulevard in North Saanich.
Walk-up and pre-reservation tickets are available during kiosk operating hours, and tickets are also sold at the Duncan Bus Depot, 8–180 Central Road.
For shuttle service, check whether the booking covers the full trip to Duncan or only part of the journey, and verify how luggage is handled. The airport authority cautions that oversized luggage and backpacks can be difficult to accommodate on regular transit buses, so ask the shuttle company about baggage limits before booking.
How do you get from YYJ to Duncan by bus?
Public transit can connect YYJ with Duncan, but you’ll need to coordinate airport bus service with the regional Route 66 CVX. BC Transit routes 87 and 88 link the airport with McTavish Transit Exchange.
Most airport trips require a timed transfer there to routes 70, 71 or 72 toward downtown Victoria; limited Route 72A trips run directly between the airport and downtown during early morning and late evening hours when routes 87 and 88 do not operate.
Route 66 is a daily interregional service between Victoria and Duncan, also serving Cobble Hill and Mill Bay. Duncan stops include Duncan Train Station and Village Green Mall.
Plan the local airport connection and regional bus as separate legs, allowing enough time to make the transfer. Route schedules and connections can change, so check the official site before you go.
BC Transit advises passengers to keep suitcases, bags, sports equipment and other belongings on their laps or on the floor without blocking the aisle. On double-decker buses, luggage must stay on the lower deck.
If you need accessible transportation, the airport authority says accessible options are available, including for passengers using power wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and recommends reserving at least one hour ahead.
Which private transfer options are available at the airport?
YYJ offers taxi pickup and rental cars, while shuttle arrangements depend on the operator you choose. A private ride avoids coordinating a local airport bus with the regional connection, but confirm the destination and fare with the provider before travelling.
Yellow Cab of Victoria provides curbside taxi pickup. Pre-booked taxis serving Greater Victoria pick up at the Short Term Lot curb across from the arrivals terminal exit doors. For accessible transportation, arrange service in advance; the authority recommends reserving at least one hour ahead.
There are five on-airport rental-car companies, with counters in the arrivals area across from the Information Desk. Off-airport rental operators require pickup arrangements made when booking. If you choose a rental car, check the provider’s pickup instructions and operating arrangements before your flight.
How should you plan your arrival and departure?
Start by matching your flight arrival to the ground-transport option you plan to use. For bus travel, check the airport routes to McTavish Transit Exchange and the Route 66 connection to Duncan as separate parts of the journey.
For a taxi, pre-booked pickups use the Short Term Lot curb; for an off-airport rental, arrange pickup with the operator when you book.
Route 66 serves Duncan Train Station and Village Green Mall, so confirm which stop best fits your plans before choosing a departure. If you have a full day to spend in town after arriving, how to spend one day in Duncan can help you plan what to do next.
Before leaving Duncan for a flight, work backward from your departure time using the current Route 66 and airport-bus schedules, or confirm your private pickup with the provider. Transit fares and timetables are subject to change; check BC Transit and the Victoria Airport Authority for current details.
FAQs
Is there a direct public bus from Victoria International Airport to Duncan?
BC Transit routes 87 and 88 connect the airport with McTavish Transit Exchange, while Route 66 CVX serves Duncan and Victoria. Plan for a connection rather than assuming a direct airport-to-Duncan bus.
Where does Route 66 stop in Duncan?
Duncan stops include Duncan Train Station and Village Green Mall. Check the current Route 66 schedule when choosing where to get off.
Can you take oversized luggage on the bus?
The airport authority warns that oversized luggage and backpacks can be difficult to accommodate on regular transit buses. BC Transit says luggage must not block the aisle and, on double-decker buses, must remain on the lower deck.