What is the cheapest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni?

The cheapest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni is to ferry and bus which costs $65 - $200 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni?

The fastest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 3m and costs $440 - $750.

How far is it from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni?

The distance between Vancouver, BC and Port Alberni is 234 km.

How do I travel from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni without a car?

The best way to get from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $65 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Alberni?

There are 22+ hotels available in Port Alberni.

Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni - 8 ways to travel via plane, taxi, ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Tofino SPB, taxi
best
1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane CXH - YTP
2. Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Port Albernitaxi
3h 3m
$443–737
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus Nanaimo
5h 44m
$68–195
Fly Vancouver International Airport to Comox Valley Airport, drive
1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane YVR - YQQ
2. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Port Albernicar
3h 37m
$92–409
Fly Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bay, bus
1. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo, Departure Bayplane
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus
3h 51m
$124–188
Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Comox Valley Airport, drive
1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane CXH - YQQ
2. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Port Albernicar
3h 27m
$194–432
Fly Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour, bus
1. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourplane
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus
4h 21m
$127–211
Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Nanaimo, bus
1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane CXH - ZNA
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus
5h 1m
$105–244
Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo, bus
1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YVR - ZNA
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus
5h 19m
$118–241

Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni by subway, bus, and ferry

14Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni.

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Distance: 233.6 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver, BC to Port Alberni. However, you can take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) airport, fly to Tofino SPB (YTP), then take the taxi to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 to Port Alberni via Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Horseshoe Bay, Departure Bay, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 5h 44m.

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