There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Tofino by train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, ferry, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain 71
6h 22mFly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tofino/Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane SEA - YAZ
5h 41m$114–529Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus Seattle Airport
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain 71
6h 46mTrain to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane YVR - YAZ
6h 43m$400–662Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry
- 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
- 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
10h 18m$275–394Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Tofino SPB, taxi
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane YVR - YTP
- Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Tofinotaxi
7h 44m$445–747
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Tofino is to fly which costs $110 - $550 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Tofino is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Tofino. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Tofino Harbour via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Seattle and Tofino is 455 km.
The best way to get from Seattle to Tofino without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Seattle to Tofino, including transfers.
Seattle to Tofino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Tofino is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 5h 41m.
Seattle to Tofino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
There are 51+ hotels available in Tofino.
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, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) once daily.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Tofino/Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tofino/Long Beach Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–1,700
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Tofino SPB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 778 800 0225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- [email protected]
- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
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
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
- Phone
- +1 800-888-2535
- Website
- clippervacations.com
Ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–300
- Schedules at
- clippervacations.com
- Adult
- $170–300
- Child
- $110–150
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