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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Port Hardy Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)planeSEA - YZT
    2. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
    11h 46m
    $497–1,034

  2. Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Port Hardy Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)planeYVR - YZT
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
    8h 28m
    $428–857

  3. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)planeSEA - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
    11h 4m
    $642–1,079

  4. Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)planeYVR - YBL
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
    8h 56m
    $453–832

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Alert Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Alert Bay. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Campbell River Airport (YBL), take the taxi to Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay.

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