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How to get fromNanaimo to Fort Rupertby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Fort Rupert by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Nanaimo

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane ZNA - YZT
    4h 7m
    $357–699

  2. Drive  380.6 km

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    1. Drive from Nanaimo to Fort Rupertcar car 380.6 km
    4h 29m
    $77–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus bus Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port Alice, BC - Junctionbus bus Campbell River / ...
    6h 55m
    $110

  4. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YYJ - YZT
    9h 5m
    $480–650

Nanaimo to Fort Rupert by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Fort Rupert, BC, Canada?

Harbour Air Seaplanes and Pacific Coastal Airlines fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Fort Rupert Park and Ride via Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, Port Alice, BC - Junction, and Hwy 19 & Port Alice Jct in around 6h 55m.

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