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How to get fromPort Alberni to Gabriola Islandby bus, unknown, plane, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Alberni to Gabriola Island by bus, unknown, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Port Alberni to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Walk from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    1h 28m

  2. Bus, line 20 bus, fly to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Alberni to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Bay B at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus
    3. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS)plane plane ZNA - YHS
    4. Walk from Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    4h 42m

  3. Bus, fly to Coal Harbour Spb, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Alberni to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    3. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Gabriola Islandunknown unknown
    6h 30m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Port Alberni to Gabriola Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Alberni to Gabriola Island. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal then travel to Gabriola Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the line 20 bus to Bay B at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 7 bus to Victoria Rd at Rainer St, walk to Nanaimo (ZNA) airport, fly to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS), then travel to Gabriola Island.

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