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How to get fromPortland to Tofinoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Tofino by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane plane PDX - YAZ
    5h 49m
    $124–559

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train 71
    10h 12m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train 71
    10h 23m

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    4. 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 bus
    15h 9m
    $337–550

  5. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train
    12h 21m

  6. Fly to Campbell River Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane PDX - YBL
    2. Drive from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Tofinocar car
    9h 22m
    $364–1,484

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Tofino, BC, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Pacific Coastal Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Tofino Harbour via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 10h 12m.

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