The easiest way from Victoria to Colwood without a car is a BC Transit bus from downtown, such as the RapidBus route 95, and the trip planner shows the best route for your day. Colwood is a West Shore community west of Victoria. By taxi or car the trip is a short drive on the road, and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail runs through the area too, so cycling is also an option.
Riding BC Transit to Colwood
Bus numbers on the West Shore have changed over the years. The old Langford and downtown route 50 was replaced in 2023 by the RapidBus line, route 95, which follows the same corridor with fewer stops. Other local routes link the West Shore communities with each other, and the BC Transit Victoria site lists which ones serve Colwood now.
Do not rely on an old route number from a guidebook. Put your start point and your Colwood address in the BC Transit trip planner, read the first and last departure times for your travel day, and check whether a transfer is involved. Weekend and holiday timetables often differ from weekday ones.
Cycling the Galloping Goose
The Galloping Goose Regional Trail stretches about 55 kilometres from Victoria to Sooke and passes through Colwood. It is a gravel and paved multi use trail separated from road traffic for much of its length, so it suits riders who prefer to avoid highways. The Capital Regional District’s trail pages carry maps and any closure notices, which are worth a look before a long ride.
Driving or taking a cab
By road the trip is a short commute, though the Trans-Canada Highway and the roads leading to the West Shore get busy at weekday rush hours, so leave extra time then. Parking in Colwood varies by destination, and posted signs show the rules for each lot.
For a door to door ride, a cab from downtown is the simplest choice, especially with luggage. Victoria taxi covers pickups in the city, and the taxi fare estimator gives a rough fare before you book. Ride hailing apps also operate in the region, and the Uber calculator helps you compare.
If you are heading to a particular place in Colwood, such as the Royal Roads area or the town centre shops, give the driver the street address. Colwood spreads out, and a general request for Colwood can mean quite different drop-offs.