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How to get fromSeattle to Alert Bayby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Alert Bay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YVR - YBL
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    11h 47m
    $301–595

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane SEA - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    10h 38m
    $155–520

  3. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Port Hardy Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YVR - YZT
    3. Take the bus from Thunderbird Mall to Port McNeill Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    11h 27m
    $289–663

  4. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane LKE - CXH
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mallbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    9h 23m

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Port Hardy Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane SEA - YZT
    2. Take the bus from Thunderbird Mall to Port McNeill Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    10h 54m
    $313–758

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Alert Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Alert Bay. However, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Granville Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Campbell River Airport (YBL), take the taxi to Campbell River, take the bus to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Granville Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Port Hardy Airport (YZT), walk to Port Hardy Airport, take the line 4 bus to Thunderbird Mall, take the bus to Port McNeill Ferry Terminal, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay.

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