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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Port Alberniby plane, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Port Alberni by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, 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
    $383–1,052

  2. Fly to Nanaimo, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane SEA - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    5h 55m
    $79–273

  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
    11h 1m
    $265–385

  4. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SEA - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    6h 55m
    $98–404

  5. Bus, ferry

    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

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Port Alberni by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Port Alberni. However, you can fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) then drive to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Port Alberni via Burien Transit Center - Bay 3, 3rd Ave & Bell St, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Victoria, Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 11h 1m.

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