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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

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    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 3m
    $67–349

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. 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
    10h 25m
    $265–395

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry ferry
    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 50m
    $99–250

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from SeaTac to Port Alberni.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 426.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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 - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino via Pioneer Square, Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way, 3rd Ave & Vine St, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Victoria, Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St., and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry in around 10h 25m.

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