What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Port Alberni?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Port Alberni is to drive and ferry which costs $80 - $260 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Port Alberni?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Port Alberni is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 53m and costs $80 - $260.

How far is it from Seattle to Port Alberni?

The distance between Seattle and Port Alberni is 330 km.

How do I travel from Seattle to Port Alberni without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Port Alberni without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $250 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Port Alberni?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Seattle to Port Alberni, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Alberni?

There are 18+ hotels available in Port Alberni.

Seattle to Port Alberni - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Butebus
8h 30m
$255–371
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Seattle to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
3. Drive from Departure Bay to Port Albernicar
5h 53m
$81–253
Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, bus
1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Canada Placebus
2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Butebus
7h 6m
$174–244
Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus
1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane LKE - YWH
2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Butebus
7h 5m
$590–2,190

Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bay flights

7Weekly Planes

20 minAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Seattle to Port Alberni.

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Distance: 330.3 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Port Alberni. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, 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 take a vehicle from Seattle to Port Alberni via Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay in around 5h 53m.

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