There are 2 ways to get from Parksville to Tofino by bus or car
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Parksville to Tofino by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Parksville to Tofino is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Parksville to Tofino is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Parksville to Tofino. However, there are services departing from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St and arriving at Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa via Bay A at Woodgrove Exch and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Parksville and Tofino is 252 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Parksville to Tofino without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $62.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Parksville to Tofino, including transfers.
Parksville 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.
Parksville 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 Parksville to Tofino is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Parksville to Tofino.
There are 41+ hotels available in Tofino.
What companies run services between Parksville, 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.
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- 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
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- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
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