What is the cheapest way to get from Port Alice to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Port Alice to Nanaimo is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Alice to Nanaimo?

The fastest way to get from Port Alice to Nanaimo is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Port Alice and Nanaimo?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Alice to Nanaimo. However, there are services departing from Port Alice, BC - Junction and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal via Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Port Alice to Nanaimo?

The distance between Port Alice and Nanaimo is 443 km. The road distance is 396.2 km.

How do I travel from Port Alice to Nanaimo without a car?

The best way to get from Port Alice to Nanaimo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $180 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Port Alice to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Port Alice to Nanaimo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Alice to Nanaimo bus from?

Port Alice to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Port Alice, BC - Junction station.

Where does the Port Alice to Nanaimo bus arrive?

Port Alice to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave station.

Can I drive from Port Alice to Nanaimo?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Alice to Nanaimo is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Port Alice to Nanaimo.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 101+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

Port Alice to Nanaimo - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Alice to Nanaimo by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi to Port Hardy Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Port Alice to Port-Hardy-Airport-YZTtaxi
2. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane YZT - YVR
3. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain
3h 41m
Drive 396.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Alice to Nanaimocar 396.2 km
4h 44m
$80–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Alice, BC - Junction to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Avebus 6909-L / ...
2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
6h 38m
$180–193
Taxi to Port Hardy Airport, fly to Nanaimo
1. Take the taxi from Port Alice to Port-Hardy-Airport-YZTtaxi
2. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YZT - ZNA
5h 3m
$505–962
Bus to Campbell River Harbour, fly to Vancouver Harbour, train
1. Take the bus from Port Alice, BC - Junction to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Avebus
2. Fly from Campbell River Harbour to Vancouver Harbourplane
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain
6h 44m

Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

9Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

$271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.1 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Port Alice, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

You can take a vehicle from Port Alice to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal via Port Alice, BC - Junction, Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, and Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St in around 6h 38m.

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