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How to get fromSidney to Port Alberniby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Sidney to Port Alberni by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sidney to Mill Bay, BCtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mill Bay, BC to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    4h 16m
    $276–312

  2. Drive 208.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sidney to Port Albernicar car 208.3 km
    2h 55m
    $41–59

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  • Distance: 209 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Sidney, BC, Canada and Port Alberni, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Sidney to Port Alberni. However, you can take the taxi to Mill Bay, BC, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can drive from Sidney to Port Alberni in around 2h 55m.

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