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How to get fromPort Alberni to Denman Islandby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Alberni to Denman Island by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Port Alberni to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Buckley Bay Rdbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Islandferry ferry
    4h 25m
    $83–117

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Port Alberni to Buckley Baytaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Islandferry ferry Vancouver Island - Denman Island
    1h 11m
    $207–279

  3. Taxi, ferry via Deep Bay Marina

    1. Take the taxi from Port Alberni to Deep Bay Marinataxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Deep Bay Marina to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Denman Island Eastferry ferry
    1h 51m

Port Alberni to Denman Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Port Alberni, BC, Canada and Denman Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Port Alberni to Denman Island. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buckley Bay Rd, walk to Buckley Bay, then take the ferry to Denman Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Buckley Bay then take the ferry to Denman Island.

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