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How to get fromAlert Bay to Nanaimoby ferry or bus

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There is 1 way to get from Alert Bay to Nanaimo by ferry or bus

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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 Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    7h 28m
    $111–154

Alert Bay to Nanaimo by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Alert Bay to Nanaimo. 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 Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry.

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