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How to get fromSeattle to Tofinoby ferry, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Tofino by ferry, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Tofino, BC - Main Streetbus bus
    10h 18m
    $274–392

  2. Bus to Vancouver Airport YVR South, fly to Tofino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Tofinoplane plane
    6h 31m
    $228–385

  3. Train to Vancouver Airport YVR South, fly to Tofino

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Tofinoplane plane
    6h 15m
    $244–467

  4. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Tofino SPB, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane plane LKE - YTP
    2. Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Tofinotaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $944–1,274

Seattle to Tofino by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Tofino. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Victoria, BC - Capital City Station, take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Tofino, BC - Main Street. Alternatively, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2, take the line 019 bus to Westbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, walk to Vancouver Airport YVR South airport, then fly to Tofino.

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