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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Duncan to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exittaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    8h 15m
    $275–350

  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
    $620–856

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights

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Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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 taxi to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit, take the bus to Campbell River, take the bus to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall, 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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