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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    7h 7m
    $99–126
  2. Fly to Port Hardy Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YQQ - YZT
    2. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    9h 9m
    $281–751
  3. Fly to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YQQ - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    8h 37m
    $296–586

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 line 4 bus to Driftwood Mall Bay A, walk 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 bus to Fort Rupert, BC - Health Centre, walk to Fort Rupert, BC - Park & Ride, take the bus to Port McNeill, BC - Ferry Terminal, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay.

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