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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Tofino by train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train 71
    6h 22m

  2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane plane SEA - YAZ
    5h 52m
    $114–519

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus Seattle Airport
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train 71
    6h 46m

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane plane YVR - YAZ
    6h 43m
    $335–617

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. 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
    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
    10h 18m
    $278–399

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Tofino, BC, Canada?

You can take a train from Seattle to Tofino Harbour via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) 3 times a day.

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