The easiest way from downtown Courtenay to Driftwood Mall is the bus, with a short drive or taxi ride as the alternative. Comox Valley Transit lists Route 4, Driftwood Mall and Comox Mall via Comox Road, so look for that name when you check times.
Riding Route 4 from Courtenay
BC Transit runs the Comox Valley system, and its route list includes Route 4 under the name Driftwood Mall / Comox Mall via Comox Rd. That is the route to look for when your destination is the mall. To find the nearest stop to where you are standing downtown, and the next departures, enter your starting point and Driftwood Mall in the BC Transit trip planner.
Timetables vary between weekdays, weekends and holidays, and routes are adjusted now and then. The planner and the live bus map show current times and alerts, so check them on the day you travel.
Driving to the mall
For a drive, enter Driftwood Mall, Courtenay into your phone or car navigation. It will choose the route for current traffic and tell you if a road is closed. The streets between downtown and the mall are busiest around the usual morning and late afternoon commute, so a little extra time helps.
Parking is at the mall. If you plan to stay a while, glance at the signs in the lot for any limits.
Cycling and walking
Courtenay is compact enough that some people cycle to the mall in decent weather. Use the cycling layer in a map app to find quieter streets, and check the distance before you set off on foot, since it is longer than a casual stroll.
By taxi from downtown Courtenay
A taxi suits you if you have heavy shopping or are travelling late. Comox Valley taxi covers Courtenay, and the taxi fare estimator gives a rough fare for the distance. Final cost depends on the meter and traffic, so treat it as an estimate.
Visiting from outside the valley
If you are arriving by ferry from the mainland or driving up from the south, check the BC Ferries sailing schedule and current Highway 19 conditions before you set out. Once you are in Courtenay, the steps above get you to the mall.