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How to get fromAlert Bay to Courtenayby ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Alert Bay to Courtenay by ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Port McNeillferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall to Campbell Riverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Courtenaybus bus
    6h 8m
    $98–141

  2. Ferry, bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Port McNeillferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port McNeill Ferry Terminal to Thunderbird Mallbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YZT - YBL
    4. Take the taxi from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Courtenaytaxi taxi
    22h 19m
    $599–1,222

Alert Bay to Courtenay by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Alert Bay to Courtenay. However, you can take the ferry to Port McNeill, walk to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall, take the bus to Campbell River, then take the bus to Courtenay. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Port McNeill, walk to Port McNeill Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Thunderbird Mall, take the line 4 bus to Port Hardy Airport, walk to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) airport, fly to Campbell River Airport (YBL), then take the taxi to Courtenay.

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