There is 1 way to get from Nanaimo to Alert Bay by bus or ferry
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Nanaimo to Alert Bay by bus, foot, and ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Alert Bay is to bus and ferry which costs $110 - $160 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Alert Bay is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 28m and costs $110 - $160.
The distance between Nanaimo and Alert Bay is 361 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Alert Bay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 28m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Nanaimo to Alert Bay, including transfers.
There are 15+ hotels available in Alert Bay.
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, 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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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $50
Bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $56
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
- Phone
- +1 888 223 3779
- Website
- BC Ferries
Ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $5–20
- Adult
- $9–40
- Car
- $30–50
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