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How to get fromPowell River to Tofinoby ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Powell River to Tofino by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Comoxferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger pick-up area to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    3. 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
    8h 15m
    $113–190

  2. Ferry, bus via Denman Island Trust Area

    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Union Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Union Bay - Union Bay Post Office 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
    9h 55m

  3. Ferry, bus via Qualicum Beach

    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Deep Bay Marinaferry ferry
    3. 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
    11h 24m

Powell River to Tofino by ferry and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Powell River, BC, Canada and Tofino, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Powell River to Tofino. However, you can take the ferry to Comox, walk to Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger pick-up area, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry, then take the bus to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Powell River to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa via Hornby Island, Union Bay, Union Bay - Union Bay Post Office, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry in around 9h 55m.

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