There are 2 ways to get from Courtenay to Tofino by bus or car
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best- Take the bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus 1507-L / ...
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsabus 1606-S / ...
5h 25m$100Drive 224.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Courtenay to Tofinocar 224.8 km
3h 5m$46–66
Courtenay to Tofino by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Courtenay to Tofino is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Courtenay to Tofino is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Courtenay to Tofino. However, there are services departing from Courtenay and arriving at Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Courtenay and Tofino is 309 km. The road distance is 224.8 km.
The best way to get from Courtenay to Tofino without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $100.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Courtenay to Tofino, including transfers.
Courtenay to Tofino bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Courtenay station.
Courtenay to Tofino 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 Courtenay to Tofino is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Courtenay to Tofino.
There are 52+ hotels available in Tofino.
What companies run services between Courtenay, BC, Canada and Tofino, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Courtenay to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry in around 5h 25m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $44
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $44
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
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