There is 1 way to get from Vancouver Island to Alert Bay by unknown, bus, or ferry
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The distance between Vancouver Island and Alert Bay is 255 km.
The best way to get from Vancouver Island to Alert Bay without a car is to travel and bus and ferry which takes 5h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Vancouver Island to Alert Bay, including transfers.
There are 15+ hotels available in Alert Bay.
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 travel 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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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Campbell River to Port McNeill - Bus Stop opp Subway, Hemlock St, by Pioneer Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $56
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
- Phone
- +1 888 223 3779
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- BC Ferries
Ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–50
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- BC Ferries
- Child
- $5–20
- Adult
- $9–40
- Car
- $30–50
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