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How to get fromDuncan to Alert Bayby bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Duncan, BC to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    9h 23m
    $148–193

  2. Taxi, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Duncan to Victoria-Airport-YYJtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YYJ - YZT
    3. Take the bus from Thunderbird Mall to Port McNeill Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    9h 11m
    $600–856

  3. Bus, ferry via Duncan, BC

    1. Take the bus from Duncan, BC to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    9h 28m
    $149–194

Duncan to Alert Bay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Duncan to Alert Bay. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Campbell River, walk to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, 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 taxi to Victoria-Airport-YYJ airport, fly to Port Hardy Airport (YZT), walk to Port Hardy Airport, take the line 4 bus to Thunderbird Mall, take the bus to Port McNeill Ferry Terminal, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay.

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