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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 16m
    $497–1,242

  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
    $438–857

  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
    12h 29m
    $642–1,437

  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
    $463–822

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest 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 bus to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, 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 bus to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, 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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