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How to get fromComox to Alert Bayby bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Comox to Alert Bay by bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Courtenay to Campbell Riverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    6h 12m
    $123–173

  2. Fly from Comox Valley Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YQQ - YZT
    2. Take the bus from Thunderbird Mall to Port McNeill Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    7h 41m
    $577–925

  3. Taxi to Campbell River Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Comox to Campbell River Airport (YBL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YBL - YZT
    3. Take the bus from Thunderbird Mall to Port McNeill Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    12h 47m
    $515–977

Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$581Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Comox to Alert Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Courtenay, take the bus to Campbell River, take the bus to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Comox-Airport-YQQ airport, fly to Port Hardy Airport (YZT), walk to Port Hardy Airport, take the line 4 bus to Thunderbird Mall, take the bus to Port McNeill Ferry Terminal, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay.

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