There are 2 ways to get from Courtenay to Port Alberni by bus or car
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best- Take the bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus 1507-L / ...
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casinobus 1606-S
3h 35m$85Drive 102.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Courtenay to Port Albernicar 102.3 km
1h 17m$21–30
Courtenay to Port Alberni by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Courtenay to Port Alberni is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Courtenay to Port Alberni is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Courtenay to Port Alberni. However, there are services departing from Courtenay and arriving at Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Courtenay and Port Alberni is 183 km. The road distance is 102.3 km.
The best way to get from Courtenay to Port Alberni without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $85.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Courtenay to Port Alberni, including transfers.
Courtenay to Port Alberni bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Courtenay station.
Courtenay to Port Alberni bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Courtenay to Port Alberni is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Courtenay to Port Alberni.
There are 22+ hotels available in Port Alberni.
What companies run services between Courtenay, BC, Canada and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Courtenay to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry in around 3h 35m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $44
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $44
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $41
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