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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    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
    13h 45m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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

  3. Bus, fly to Campbell River Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    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
    16h 16m
    $265–947

  4. Bus, fly to Comox Valley Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    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
    16h 37m
    $258–890

  5. Bus, fly to Port Hardy Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    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
    13h 22m
    $223–1,045

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,256.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 45m

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 take the bus to Terrance Skeena Mall, walk to Lakelse at Skeena Mall, take the line 11 bus to Terminal at Bristol, walk to Northwest Regional 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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