It's quite the trek! If you start as the bus loop on UBC campus,
take a bus to Tsawwasen, take the ferry, take another bus to UVIC,
you've been on the road for a good 5 hours (a bit of an
overestimation...). It's surprisingly long and tiring, but worth it
to visit friends! UVIC has a completely different atmosphere and
you should definitely experience both. Good luck!