What is the cheapest way to get from Alert Bay to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Alert Bay to Nanaimo is to ferry and bus and fly which costs $250 - $800 and takes 10h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alert Bay to Nanaimo?

The fastest way to get from Alert Bay to Nanaimo is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 10h 37m and costs $250 - $800.

How far is it from Alert Bay to Nanaimo?

The distance between Alert Bay and Nanaimo is 400 km.

How long does it take to get from Alert Bay to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Alert Bay to Nanaimo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 92+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

Alert Bay to Nanaimo - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Alert Bay to Nanaimo by ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus, fly to Nanaimo Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Sointulaferry
2. Take the ferry from Sointula to Port McNeillferry
3. Take the bus from Port McNeill Ferry Terminal to Thunderbird Mallbus
4. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane YZT - YCD
11h 30m
$292–850
Ferry, bus, fly to Nanaimo
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Sointulaferry
2. Take the ferry from Sointula to Port McNeillferry
3. Take the bus from Port McNeill Ferry Terminal to Thunderbird Mallbus
4. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YZT - ZNA
10h 37m
$259–797

Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

5Weekly Planes

5h 3mAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alert Bay to Nanaimo.

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Distance: 399.6 km
Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Alert Bay, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Alert Bay to Nanaimo. However, you can take the ferry to Sointula, take the ferry to Port McNeill, walk to Port McNeill Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Thunderbird Mall, take the line 4 bus to Port Hardy Airport, walk to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD), walk to Nanaimo Airport, then take the line 70 bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Sointula, take the ferry to Port McNeill, walk to Port McNeill Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Thunderbird Mall, take the line 4 bus to Port Hardy Airport, walk to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) airport, then fly to Nanaimo (ZNA).

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