How to Get to Vancouver Island - from the BC Mainland or Washington State
While in Victoria, you will be able to actually see your destination if you are headed to Washington State. Juan de Fuca Strait separates our two countries. The mountains visible to the south of Victoria are the famed Olympic Mountains. The majesty of these mountains is evident by the almost year round snow cover, even in the warmest part of summer. The one visual landmark that stands out in Washington is Mount Baker. This active volcano, north of Seattle is an overpowering sight from the Canadian side.

Choices of reaching Washington State via water:
Victoria Clipper - both foot passenger and vehicle transport to Seattle
Blackball Ferry - links Victoria to Port Angeles Washington for both vehicles and foot passengers
Washington State Ferries - links Vancouver Island via San Juan Islands to Seattle
Victoria - San Juan Cruises - passenger only service to points of interest on the San Juans
Victoria Express - passenger-only service Victoria to Port Angeles

Choices of reaching Seattle via air travel:
Horizon Air
Kenmore Air

Choices of reaching Washington State via land travel:
B.C. Ferries - about an hour and a half crossing to Vancouver, then on to Seattle
Grayline of Seattle - offers bus transportation between Victoria and stops along the way to Seattle

A Word of Advice: If you're traveling in a vehicle and have time on your hands, consider making the trip from Victoria to Port Angeles, Washington and make the drive along the gorgeous Olympic Peninsula to Seattle. There are great golf courses and many fine places to visit and stay. Don't be in too big a hurry to get to Seattle if time allows.