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How to get fromPowell River to Port Alberniby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Powell River to Port Alberni by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Deep Bay Marinaferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Deep Bay Marina to Port Albernitaxi taxi
    4h 6m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Comoxferry ferry
    2. 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 bus
    3. 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 bus
    6h 25m
    $98–175

Powell River to Port Alberni by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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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