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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Tofinoby bus, train, plane, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Tofino by bus, train, plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, fly to Comox Valley Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane SFO - YQQ
    4. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Tofinocar car
    11h 45m
    $180–618

  2. Bus, Caltrain, fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane SFO - ZNA
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Tofino, BC - Main Streetbus bus
    13h 19m
    $162–440

  3. Bus, Caltrain, fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane plane SFO - YAZ
    8h 43m
    $680–1,603

  4. Bus, Caltrain, fly to Tofino SPB, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane plane SFO - YTP
    4. Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Tofinotaxi taxi
    9h 40m
    $325–1,018

  5. Bus, Caltrain, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SFO - YCD
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Tofino, BC - Main Streetbus bus
    14h 31m
    $197–660

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,697.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Tofino. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), then drive to Tofino. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ), then take the taxi to Tofino.

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