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

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There are 2 ways to get from Courtenay to Alert Bay by bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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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 3m
    $98–143

  2. Taxi, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Courtenay 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 40m
    $507–968

Courtenay to Alert Bay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Courtenay to Alert Bay. However, you can 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 Campbell River Airport (YBL) 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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