There are 2 ways to get from Nanaimo to Port Alberni by bus or car
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Nanaimo to Port Alberni by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Port Alberni is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Port Alberni is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry and arriving at Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Nanaimo and Port Alberni is 78 km. The road distance is 80.7 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Port Alberni without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $41.
The bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Nanaimo to Port Alberni bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry station.
Nanaimo to Port Alberni bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to Port Alberni is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Nanaimo to Port Alberni.
There are 21+ hotels available in Port Alberni.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino once daily. Tickets cost $41 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $41
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