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How to get fromVancouver to Port Alberniby plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Port Alberni by plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane PDX - YQQ
    2. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Port Albernicar car
    7h 39m
    $579–1,143

  2. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    10h 52m
    $245–1,055

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    12h 53m
    $334–533

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Port Albernibus bus
    14h 35m
    $301–587

Vancouver to Port Alberni by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Port Alberni. However, you can take the vehicle to Interstate/Rose Quarter station, walk to Rose Quarter TC station, take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), then drive to Port Alberni. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver Station to Port Alberni via Seattle, 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, 3rd Ave & Bell St, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Victoria, Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 12h 53m.

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