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

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Port Alberni by ferry, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Vancouverferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casinobus bus
    6h 38m
    $80–297

  2. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YGG - YQQ
    2. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Port Albernicar car
    4h 36m
    $76–446

  3. Ferry, line 72 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Fulford Harbour to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casinobus bus
    8h 20m
    $95–136

  4. Fly to Nanaimo, bus

    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YGG - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casinobus bus
    4h 45m
    $197–388

Salt Spring Island to Port Alberni by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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 Vancouver, take the ferry to Departure Bay, walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry, then take the bus to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Visitor Info Centre to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino via Fulford Ferry Term, Fulford Harbour, Victoria, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry in around 8h 20m.

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