There are 2 ways to get from Nanaimo, BC to Tofino by bus or car
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Nanaimo, BC to Tofino by foot and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo, BC to Tofino is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo, BC to Tofino is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Tofino, BC - Main Street. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Nanaimo, BC and Tofino is 203 km. The road distance is 200.9 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo, BC to Tofino without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $56.
The bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Tofino, BC - Main Street takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Nanaimo, BC to Tofino bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
Nanaimo, BC to Tofino bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Tofino, BC - Main Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo, BC to Tofino is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Nanaimo, BC to Tofino.
There are 50+ hotels available in Tofino.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Tofino, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Tofino, BC - Main Street once daily. Tickets cost $56 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Tofino, BC - Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $56
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