There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Tofino by bus, ferry, train, or car
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Bus
best- 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 / ...
3h 5m$56Drive 203.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Nanaimo to Tofinocar 203.2 km
3h$41–59Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain 71
3h 25m
Nanaimo to Tofino by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Tofino is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Tofino is to drive which takes 3h and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry and arriving at Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Nanaimo and Tofino is 204 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Tofino without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $56.
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 Himwitsa takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Nanaimo to Tofino bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry station.
Nanaimo to Tofino bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanaimo to Tofino is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Nanaimo to Tofino.
There are 41+ 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 - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa once daily. Tickets cost $56 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 778 800 0225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
- [email protected]
- Website
- Island Link Bus
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
- Phone
- +1 236 362 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
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