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

The cheapest way to get from Alert Bay to Parksville is to ferry and bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alert Bay to Parksville is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $100 - $150.

How far is it from Alert Bay to Parksville?

The distance between Alert Bay and Parksville is 343 km.

How do I travel from Alert Bay to Parksville without a car?

The best way to get from Alert Bay to Parksville without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $100 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Alert Bay to Parksville, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Parksville?

There are 68+ hotels available in Parksville.

Alert Bay to Parksville - one way to travel via ferry, and bus

There is 1 way to get from Alert Bay to Parksville by ferry or bus

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Ferry, bus
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, BC - Hemlock Street to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Avebus
4. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St to Parksville Shellbus
8h 19m
$108–146

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alert Bay to Parksville.

Launch map view

Distance: 342.9 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Alert Bay to Parksville. However, you can take the ferry to Sointula, take the ferry to Port McNeill, walk to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street, take the bus to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, walk to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, then take the bus to Parksville Shell.

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