There are 2 ways to get from Powell River to Port Alberni by ferry, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry
- Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Deep Bay Marinaferry
- Take the taxi from Deep Bay Marina to Port Albernitaxi
4h 6mFerry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Powell River to Comoxferry
- Take the bus from Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger pick-up area to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casinobus
6h 25m$98–175
Powell River to Port Alberni by ferry and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Powell River to Port Alberni is to ferry and bus which costs $95 - $180 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Powell River to Port Alberni is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $95 - $180.
The distance between Powell River and Port Alberni is 112 km.
The best way to get from Powell River to Port Alberni without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 4h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Powell River to Port Alberni, including transfers.
There are 22+ hotels available in Port Alberni.
What companies run services between Powell River, BC, Canada and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Powell River to Port Alberni. However, you can take the ferry to Hornby Island, take the ferry to Deep Bay Marina, then take the taxi to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Powell River to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino via Comox, Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger pick-up area, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry in around 6h 25m.
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- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger pick-up area to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $41
- Phone
- +1 250 218 9391
- Website
- Hornby Bus
Ferry from Powell River to Hornby Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Hornby Bus
Ferry from Hornby Island to Deep Bay Marina
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Hornby Bus
- Phone
- +1 888 223 3779
- Website
- BC Ferries
Ferry from Powell River to Comox
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–90
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $12–28
- Adult
- $25–55
- Car
- $60–90
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
United Cabs
- Phone
- +1 250 723 2121
Comox Taxi
- Phone
- +1 250 339 7955
- Website
- comoxtaxi.com
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