Mount Washington Ski Bus | Skip the Drive and Enjoy the Ride

Plan Your Trip to Mount Washington

Welcome to Mount Washington Ski Bus

Skip the Drive, Enjoy the Ride

We’re all about skipping the drive, and enjoying the ride when it comes to skiing at Mount Washington. Whether you need a lift, are traveling with a large group, or simply don’t want to drive, our ski bus service can pick you up or drop you off at any of our 11 locations on southern Vancouver Island. Our service runs Friday- Sunday all season long- stay for the weekend or return the same day!

Runs on Friday/ Saturday/ Sunday until March 30th.

Runs Saturdays only April 5th and 12th.

*Please note, in the event Mount Washington does not open for when you have purchased your Ski Bus ticket, we can change your departure date, please email us to make the changes.

Reservations Required

Mount Washington Ski Bus is 100% pre-reservations for the 2024-25 Season.

All tickets must be pre-purchased online no later than 04:35am on the day of travel.

The bus will only stop at locations where passengers have pre-reserved pickups or drop offs, and the driver will not be able to sell any last minute walk-up tickets.

Bus Bucks Gift Cards

Bus Bucks are just like cash, they have no transaction fees and no expiry. Give the gift of travel!.

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Bundle & Save with our 6 Pack Bundle deal!

These Bundles offer Mount Washington Ski Bus tickets at 40% off the regular one-way price for each ticket. Receive enough tickets for 6 round-trips (12 one-way trips). This is a great offer for families and frequent travelers.

2024/2025 Bus Schedule

Update: MTW Ski Bus has added two extra departures for the 2024/2025 season. There are now extra departures available on Saturday April 5th & Saturday April 12, 2025.

2024/2025 MTW Ski Bus Schedule and Locations

Operation Dates	Notes
December 6th, 2024	Tentative Opening Date. Exact date will depend on when Mount Washington Alpine Resort actually begins operations for the season.
December 6th, 2024 to December 22nd, 2024	Bus Operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. No Service Monday-Thursday.
December 23rd, 2024	Bus in Service.
December 24th & 25th, 2024	Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, No Service Available.
December 26th, 2024 to January 5th, 2025	Bus Operates Daily.
January 6th, 2025 to February 16th, 2025	Bus Operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. No Service Monday-Thursday.
February 17th, 2025	Family Day, Bus in Service.
February 18th, 2025 to March 30th, 2025	Bus Operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. No Service Monday-Thursday.
March 31st, 2025 to April 12th, 2025 Final Day of Service: April 12th, 2025	Bus Operates on Saturdays only. Service available on April 5th & 12th only. No Service Sunday-Friday.

AM Departures	Location	Google Map	PM Return
4:45 AM	Sports Rent	See Map	6:50 PM
4:55 AM	Capital City Station	See Map	7:00 PM
5:05 AM	Victoria	See Map	6:40 PM
5:15 AM	View Royal	See Map	6:30 PM
5:25 AM	Langford	See Map	6:20 PM
5:45 AM	Mill Bay	See Map	6:00 PM
5:55 AM	Cobble Hill	See Map	5:50 PM
6:10 AM	Duncan	See Map	5:35 PM
6:35 AM	Ladysmith	See Map	5:10 PM
7:05 AM	Nanaimo	See Map	4:50 PM
7:35 AM	Qualicum Beach	See Map	4:20 PM

Bus Arrives at Mount Washington at 8:45am. Bus Departs Mount Washington at 3:15pm SHARP!

Be sure to visit our travel information page for details on our services.

2024/25 Bus Rates

Location	One Way	Round Trip
Victoria - Cobble Hill Locations	$70.00	$98.00
Duncan - Ladysmith Locations	$60.00	$84.00
Nanaimo - Qualicum Beach Locations	$50.00	$70.00

Introducing Advanced Purchase Pricing!

- Book 0-6 Days before your travel date = Normal Price
- Book 7-14 Days before your travel date = $5.00 off per person
- Book 15+ Days before your travel date = $10.00 off per person

NOTE: Round Trip Prices listed are for same-day round trips. If you purchase a split day round trip the price may vary slightly.

Want to save even more money? Check out our 6 Pack Bundles for great savings this season!

Bundle Information

Please be advised this is not a park and ride service; Vancouver Island Coach Lines is not responsible for vehicles ticketed or towed while using our service. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged tickets, property, vehicles or personal belongings. Schedule is subject to change without notice.

Travel Information

Luggage Information

The Mount Washington Ski bus allows regular and specialty baggage for no charge, up to a maximum of 4 items per person

Special Offers

Any special deals/packs/offers purchased are 100% non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for any other packs/deals/offers/transportation.

Parking

We remind our guests to please respect the businesses in these areas, and that parking illegally may result in ticketing and/or towing.

2024/25 LIFT TICKETS | Your ticket to ride (and ski)

Lift tickets at Mt. Washington range from half, single, multi-day and night ski visits.

Please pre-purchase your lift tickets prior to boarding our Ski Bus for your travel, as they may not be available for last minute, same-day purchase at the resort.

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Kudos

I don't have a car here on the island, so I pretty well cycle everywhere. Which is great, until I want to go skiing. But the Mount Washington Ski Bus fills the gap beautifully. No delays, easy pick up there and back. Thanks guys!

Had a great experience this past weekend taking using the Ski Bus to take my grand kids skiing at Mount Washington ski resort. The pick up location had free parking. Everything was right on time, up and down the mountain. Thanks!

Just moved here from Alberta last year and it's really nice to come down off the mountain and just let someone else get me home. It was a good snooze to Duncan. Cheers!.

BESbswy

Plan Your Trip to Mount Washington

Welcome to Mount Washington Ski Bus

Skip the Drive, Enjoy the Ride

Runs on Friday/ Saturday/ Sunday until March 30th.

Runs Saturdays only April 5th and 12th.

*Please note, in the event Mount Washington does not open for when you have purchased your Ski Bus ticket, we can change your departure date, please email us to make the changes.

Reservations Required

Buy Tickets

Now Available

Bus Bucks Gift Cards

Bus Bucks are just like cash, they have no transaction fees and no expiry. Give the gift of travel!.

Bundle & Save with our 6 Pack Bundle deal!

These Bundles offer Mount Washington Ski Bus tickets at 40% off the regular one-way price for each ticket. Receive enough tickets for 6 round-trips (12 one-way trips). This is a great offer for families and frequent travelers.

Bundle Information

2024/2025 Bus Schedule

2024/25 Bus Rates

Bundle Information

Travel Information

Luggage Information

Special Offers

Parking

2024/25 LIFT TICKETS | Your ticket to ride (and ski)

Lift tickets at Mt. Washington range from half, single, multi-day and night ski visits.

Kudos