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How to get fromNanaimo to Alert Bayby bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Alert Bay by bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    3. Walk from Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street to Alert Bayunknown unknown
    5h 49m

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Port Hardy Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane ZNA - YZT
    2. Walk from Port-Hardy-Airport-YZT to Alert Bayunknown unknown
    3h 46m

  3. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Port Hardy Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YCD - YZT
    2. Walk from Port-Hardy-Airport-YZT to Alert Bayunknown unknown
    5h 55m

  4. Fly Nanaimo to Campbell River Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane ZNA - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    3. Walk from Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street to Alert Bayunknown unknown
    6h 56m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Alert Bay. However, you can take the bus to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, walk to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, take the bus to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street, then travel to Alert Bay. Alternatively, you can fly to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) then travel to Alert Bay.

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