There are 4 ways to get from Victoria to Fort Rupert by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Victoria International Airport
best- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane YYJ - YZT
5h 43m$435–655Drive 492.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Victoria to Fort Rupertcar 492.2 km
5h 57m$83–120Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus
- Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus
10h 1m$153Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane YWH - YZT
4h 44m$384–772
Victoria to Fort Rupert by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Victoria to Fort Rupert is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Victoria to Fort Rupert is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $380 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Victoria to Fort Rupert. However, there are services departing from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge and arriving at Fort Rupert Park and Ride via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit, Campbell River and Port McNeill Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Victoria and Fort Rupert is 391 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.
The best way to get from Victoria to Fort Rupert without a car is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs $153.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Victoria to Fort Rupert, including transfers.
Victoria to Fort Rupert bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge station.
The best way to get from Victoria to Fort Rupert is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $430 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $153 and takes 10h 1m.
Victoria to Fort Rupert bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Victoria to Fort Rupert is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Victoria to Fort Rupert.
What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Fort Rupert, BC, Canada?
Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet, and Air North fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Fort Rupert Park and Ride via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit, Campbell River, Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall, and Port McNeill Ferry Terminal in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Port Hardy Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $430–600
Flights from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Port Hardy Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- info@islandlinkbus.com
- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $50
Bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $56
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
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