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

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

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  1. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Port Hardy Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YLW - YZT
    2. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    9h 30m
    $128–579

  2. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to Port Hardy Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YYF - YZT
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    13h 23m
    $309–936

  3. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Comox Valley Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YLW - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    11h 39m
    $223–654

  4. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YLW - 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
    9h 38m
    $169–480

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kelowna to Alert Bay. However, you can take the bus to Kelowna Airport, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Peachtree Square, walk to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) 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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