What is the cheapest way to get from Whistler to Alert Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Whistler to Alert Bay is to bus and fly and ferry which costs $130 - $550 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whistler to Alert Bay?

The fastest way to get from Whistler to Alert Bay is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 8h 39m and costs $240 - $550.

How far is it from Whistler to Alert Bay?

The distance between Whistler and Alert Bay is 532 km.

How long does it take to get from Whistler to Alert Bay?

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Whistler to Alert Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alert Bay?

There are 12+ hotels available in Alert Bay.

Whistler to Alert Bay - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Whistler to Alert Bay by bus, plane, or ferry

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

Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Airport
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)YVR - YBL
3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street
4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bay
9h 7m
$282–485
Bus to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Campbell River Harbor, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver, BC - Burrard Skytrain
2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Campbell River Harbor (YHH)CXH - YHH
3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street
4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bay
9h 43m
$137–511
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Port Hardy Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Airport
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)YVR - YZT
3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bay
8h 39m
$247–510

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) flights

14Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

$161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.5 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Alert Bay. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver Airport, walk to Templeton Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vancouver Airport, walk to Templeton Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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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