There are 4 ways to get from Victoria, BC to Port Hardy by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus
- Take the bus from Campbell River to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville Stbus
9h 15m$155Drive 498.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Victoria, BC to Port Hardycar 498.5 km
6h$101–146Fly from Victoria International Airport
- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane YYJ - YZT
5h 40m$445–605Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane YWH - YZT
5h 38m$418–821
Victoria, BC to Port Hardy by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Victoria, BC to Port Hardy is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Victoria, BC to Port Hardy is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $410 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Victoria, BC station to Port Hardy. However, there are services departing from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. and arriving at Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit and Campbell River. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Victoria, BC and Port Hardy is 503 km. The road distance is 498.5 km.
The best way to get from Victoria, BC to Port Hardy without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $155.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Victoria, BC to Port Hardy, including transfers.
Victoria, BC to Port Hardy bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St..
The best way to get from Victoria, BC to Port Hardy is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $155. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $440 - $650 and takes 5h 40m.
Victoria, BC to Port Hardy bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Victoria, BC to Port Hardy is 498 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Victoria, BC to Port Hardy.
What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Port Hardy, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit and Campbell River in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Air North, and two other airlines fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) once daily.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Port Hardy Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–550
Flights from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Port Hardy Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–850
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- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $50
Bus from Campbell River to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $60
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