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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Vancouver Islandby bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Vancouver Island by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Victoria International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YXT - YYJ
    7h 44m
    $274–941

  2. Bus, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    cheapest
    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
    7h 29m
    $174–791

  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
    7h 43m
    $184–841

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 901.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Vancouver Island. 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, then fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Alternatively, 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, then fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

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