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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Alert Bayby car, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Alert Bay by car, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Drive, fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar car
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YXT - YVR
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    11h 57m

  2. Drive, fly to Port Hardy Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar car
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YXT - 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
    10h 44m
    $187–944

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Prince Rupert to Klemtuferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Klemtu to McLoughlin Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from McLoughlin Bay to Port Hardyferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Thunderbird Mall to Port McNeill Ferry Terminalbus bus 1
    5. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    25h 39m
    $209–1,142

  4. Drive, fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar car
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YXT - YQQ
    3. Take the bus from Courtenay to Campbell Riverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    14h 45m
    $232–839

  5. Drive, fly to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar car
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YXT - YBL
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    12h 34m
    $239–846

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,250.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Alert Bay. However, you can drive to Terrace-Airport-YXT airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), take the subway to Waterfront Station @ Platform 5, walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Campbell River Harbour, walk 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 a ferry from Prince Rupert to Alert Bay via Klemtu, McLoughlin Bay, Port Hardy, Thunderbird Mall, Port McNeill Ferry Terminal, and Port McNeill in around 25h 39m.

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