There are 2 ways to get from Qualicum Beach to Tofino by bus or car
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Qualicum Beach to Tofino by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Qualicum Beach to Tofino is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Qualicum Beach to Tofino is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Qualicum Beach to Tofino. However, there are services departing from Memorial Ave at Veterans Way 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 6h 1m.
The distance between Qualicum Beach and Tofino is 264 km. The road distance is 163.6 km.
The best way to get from Qualicum Beach to Tofino without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $62.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Qualicum Beach to Tofino, including transfers.
Qualicum Beach 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.
Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach to Tofino is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Qualicum Beach to Tofino.
There are 52+ hotels available in Tofino.
What companies run services between Qualicum Beach, 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
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