There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Tofino by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or car
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 Tofino/Long Beach Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane MSP - YAZ
11h 5m$358–1,458Fly to Campbell River Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane MSP - YBL
- Drive from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Tofinocar
13h 29m$283–1,183Train
- 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 Nanaimo Airport, ferry, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane MSP - YCD
- Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain
13h 58mFly to Comox Valley Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane MSP - YQQ
- Take the bus from Courtenay 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; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsabus
16h 24m$309–1,059Fly to Nanaimo, ferry, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane MSP - ZNA
- Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain
14h 9m
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Tofino is to fly and bus which costs $300 - $1,100 and takes 16h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Tofino is to fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $350 - $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 2525 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 11h 5m 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 fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $350 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 44h 43m.
Tofino is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 4:49 PM in Minneapolis and 2:49 PM 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?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tofino/Long Beach Airport via Seattle, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–3,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Campbell River Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Campbell River Airport via Seattle, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–2,400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Campbell River Airport via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Campbell River Airport via Winnipeg, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,200
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Comox Valley Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–490
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 236-362-1045
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
Ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
Ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
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