There are 2 ways to get from Port Alberni to Nanaimo by bus or car
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Port Alberni to Nanaimo by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Port Alberni to Nanaimo is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Port Alberni to Nanaimo is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Port Alberni and Nanaimo is 78 km. The road distance is 80.8 km.
The best way to get from Port Alberni to Nanaimo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $41.
The bus from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Port Alberni to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino station.
Port Alberni to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Alberni to Nanaimo is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Port Alberni to Nanaimo.
There are 98+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Port Alberni, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance once daily. Tickets cost $41 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
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Bus from Port Alberni - Bus stop, 3800 Block Maple Way, in front of Casino to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $41
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