There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Tofino by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane MSP - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Tofino Harbourtrain
8h 41mFly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane MSP - YAZ
8h 44m$348–1,458Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain 71
44h 43mBus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain 71
2d 9hFly to Tofino SPB, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane MSP - YTP
- Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Tofinotaxi
9h 11m$393–1,373
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Tofino is to fly and taxi which costs $390 - $1,400 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Tofino is to fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $340 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Tofino. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Tofino Harbour via Everett Amtrak Station, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 43m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Tofino is 2519 km.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tofino without a car is to train which takes 44h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Minneapolis to Tofino, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Tofino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tofino is to train which takes 44h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $340 - $1,500 and takes 8h 44m.
Tofino is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 8:18 AM in Minneapolis and 6:18 AM in Tofino.
Minneapolis to Tofino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Tofino, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Tofino Harbour via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 44h 43m. Alternatively, Delta, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Phone
- +1 778 800 0225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Tofino Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–500
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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