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There are 4 ways to get from Alert Bay to Victoria by ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, drive

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    1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Port McNeillferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall to Campbell Riverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    4. Drive from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry to Victoriacar car
    9h 8m
    $130–182

  2. Ferry, bus to Port Hardy Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Port McNeillferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port McNeill Ferry Terminal to Thunderbird Mallbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YZT - YYJ
    10h 43m
    $442–705

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Port McNeillferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall to Campbell Riverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus bus
    10h 23m
    $156–199

  4. Ferry, bus to Campbell River Airport, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt

    1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Port McNeillferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall to Campbell Riverbus bus
    3. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane YBL - YWH
    10h 34m
    $401–754

Alert Bay to Victoria by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Alert Bay to Victoria. However, you can take the ferry to Port McNeill, walk to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall, take the bus to Campbell River, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry, then drive to Victoria. Alternatively, you can 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 Victoria International Airport (YYJ), walk to Victoria International Airport, then take the bus to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave.

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