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How to get fromVictoria to Port Alberniby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Victoria to Port Alberni by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus 1409-L / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casinobus bus 1606-S
    4h 10m
    $86

  2. Drive  192.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Victoria to Port Albernicar car 192.3 km
    2h 40m
    $39–56

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YWH - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casinobus bus
    4h 45m
    $99–443

Victoria to Port Alberni by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Port Alberni - 3800 Block Maple Way, opposite Casino via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry in around 4h 10m.

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