Rome2Rio

How to get fromOttawa to Port Alberniby plane, car, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

Find Transport to Port Alberni

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Port Alberni by plane, car, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YOW - YQQ
    2. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Port Albernicar car
    9h 45m
    $285–1,039

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    4d 13h
    $1,265–2,711

  3. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YOW - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    12h 24m
    $651–1,151

  4. Fly to Tofino SPB, taxi

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane plane YOW - YTP
    2. Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Port Albernitaxi taxi
    11h 1m
    $554–1,784

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ottawa to Port Alberni.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,781.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Port Alberni. However, you can take the line 105 bus to Airport / Aéroport, walk to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), then drive to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Port Alberni via Toronto Union Station, Vancouver, East-Van, Cypress Mountain, Horseshoe Bay, Departure Bay, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4d 13h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.