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How to get fromSeaTac to Port Alberniby plane, car, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane SEA - YQQ
    2. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Port Albernicar car
    4h 17m
    $386–1,055

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    12h 14m
    $192–204

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    10h 15m
    $265–395

SeaTac to Port Alberni by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from SeaTac to Port Alberni.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 426.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from SeaTac to Port Alberni. However, you can fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) then drive to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Port Alberni via Symphony, 3rd Ave & Pike St, 3rd Ave & Vine St, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Victoria, Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 15m.

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