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How to get fromSalt Spring Island to Port Alberniby ferry, bus, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Port Alberni by ferry, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, line 72 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Fulford Harbour to Victoriaferry
    2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus72 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Butebus
    6h 58m
    $92–116

  2. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)planeYGG - YQQ
    2. Drive from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Port Albernicar
    4h 14m
    $66–365

  3. Fly to Nanaimo, bus

    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Nanaimo (ZNA)planeYGG - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Butebus
    4h 59m
    $93–407

Salt Spring Island to Port Alberni by ferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Salt Spring Island to Port Alberni. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, take the line 72 bus to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, walk to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada, then take the bus to Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Bute. Alternatively, you can fly to Nanaimo (ZNA), walk to Haliburton St at Robins St, take the line 7 bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch F Bay, take the bus to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Bute.

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