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How to get fromVancouver Island to Alert Bayby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There is 1 way to get from Vancouver Island to Alert Bay by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, train, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - 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
    7h 40m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and Alert Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Alert Bay. However, you can fly to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH), walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Campbell River Harbour, walk 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.

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