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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Tofinoby plane, train (Amtrak), train, taxi, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Tofino by plane, train (Amtrak), train, taxi, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tofino/Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane plane SBA - YAZ
    10h 13m
    $196–807

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train 71
    38h 52m

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane plane LAX - YAZ
    11h
    $275–895

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tofino SPB, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane plane LAX - YTP
    3. Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Tofinotaxi taxi
    12h 30m
    $350–910

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport, ferry, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane LAX - YCD
    3. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train
    17h 2m

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane LAX - YBL
    3. Drive from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Tofinocar car
    13h 52m
    $240–770

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane LAX - YQQ
    3. Take the bus from Courtenay 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
    18h 54m
    $291–716

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train 71
    39h 15m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,734.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Tofino, BC, Canada?

United Airlines and Pacific Coastal Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Tofino Harbour via Seattle, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 38h 52m.

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