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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

    best
    1. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YZT - YYJ
    5h 31m
    $444–604

  2. Drive  519 km

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    1. Drive from Port Hardy to Swartz Baycar car 519 km
    6h 20m
    $106–153

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St to Campbell Riverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus bus
    10h 33m
    $158

  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 24m
    $235–615

Port Hardy to Swartz Bay by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

Pacific Coastal Airlines and Air Canada fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd via Campbell River, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry, Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge, and Douglas St at Kings Rd in around 10h 33m.

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