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How to get fromKelowna to Alert Bayby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kelowna to Alert Bay by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Port Hardy Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YLW - YZT
    2. Take the bus from Thunderbird Mall to Port McNeill Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    8h 57m
    $142–708

  2. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YLW - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    9h 38m
    $284–710

  3. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to Port Hardy Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YYF - 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
    13h 53m
    $451–906

  4. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YLW - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train
    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
    10h 2m

  5. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Comox Valley Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YLW - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay 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
    11h 33m
    $207–553

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights

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Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Kelowna to Alert Bay. However, you can take the bus to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) airport, fly to Campbell River Airport (YBL), take the taxi 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.

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