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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Port Alberniby bus, plane, car, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Port Alberni by bus, plane, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Comox Valley Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YXT - YQQ
    3. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Port Albernicar car
    10h 11m
    $176–776

  2. Train, ferry, bus via Vancouver

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    4. 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
    2d 14h
    $524–1,219

  3. Bus, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YXT - YCD
    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
    11h 23m
    $201–788

  4. Bus, fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YXT - YVR
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    4. 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
    10h 10m

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    4. 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
    3d 4h

Prince Rupert to Port Alberni by train, subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Port Alberni. However, you can take the bus to Terrance Skeena Mall, walk to Lakelse at Skeena Mall, take the line 11 bus to Terminal at Bristol, walk to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), then drive to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prince Rupert to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino via Jasper, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Horseshoe Bay, Departure Bay, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry in around 2d 14h.

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