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How to get fromPort Hardy to Swartz Bayby plane, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Hardy to Swartz Bay by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Victoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YZT - YYJ
    5h 26m
    $404–604

  2. Drive 519 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Hardy to Swartz Baycar car 519 km
    6h 20m
    $103–149

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Hardy, BC - Pier Slide Landing to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    10h 47m
    $159

  4. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YZT - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoriaferry ferry
    6h 1m
    $275–595

Port Hardy to Swartz Bay by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Port Hardy, BC, Canada and Swartz Bay, BC, Canada?

Pacific Coastal Airlines flies from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Hardy, BC - Pier Slide Landing to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd via Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, and Douglas St at Kings Rd in around 10h 47m.

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