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How to get fromVictoria, BC to Alert Bayby bus, ferry or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
    10h 28m
    $155–182

  2. Fly Victoria International Airport to Port Hardy Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)planeYYJ - YZT
    2. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
    10h 19m
    $279–636

  3. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Port Hardy Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)planeYWH - YZT
    2. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry
    9h 19m
    $454–1,176

  4. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)planeYWH - 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
    7h 47m
    $419–857

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Alert Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Victoria, BC to Alert Bay. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada, take the bus to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, walk to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, take the bus to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay. Alternatively, you can take the line 72 bus to Saanichton Exch Bay A, walk to Saanichton Exch Bay D, take the line 87 bus to Victoria International Airport, walk to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 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.

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