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

The cheapest way to get from Comox to Alert Bay is to bus and ferry which costs $110 - $150 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Comox to Alert Bay is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 3m and costs $110 - $150.

How far is it from Comox to Alert Bay?

The distance between Comox and Alert Bay is 264 km.

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

The best way to get from Comox to Alert Bay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 3m and costs $110 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Comox to Alert Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alert Bay?

There are 13+ hotels available in Alert Bay.

Comox to Alert Bay - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Comox to Alert Bay by bus, ferry, 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.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus
2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus
3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
6h 3m
$117–148
Fly to Port Hardy Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane YQQ - YZT
2. Take the bus from Thunderbird Mall to Port McNeill Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
9h 21m
$225–655
Fly to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane YQQ - YBL
2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus
3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
8h 37m
$236–486

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

19Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Comox to Alert Bay.

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Distance: 264.2 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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, BC - Driftwood Mall, take the bus to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, walk to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, take the bus to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street, 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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