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How to get fromSalt Spring Island to Port Alberniby ferry, bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Port Alberni by ferry, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Vancouverferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    6h 33m
    $80–297

  2. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YGG - YQQ
    2. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Port Albernicar car
    3h 27m
    $53–281

  3. Fly to Nanaimo, bus

    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YGG - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    4h 37m
    $113–190

Salt Spring Island to Port Alberni by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Salt Spring Island to Port Alberni.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Salt Spring Island to Port Alberni. However, you can take the ferry to Vancouver, take the ferry to Departure Bay, walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can fly to Nanaimo (ZNA), walk to Haliburton St at Robins St, take the line 7 bus to Bay F at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 20 bus to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Port Alberni.

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