What is the cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Tofino?

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Tofino is to fly which costs $110 - $550 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Tofino?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Tofino is to fly which takes 6h and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Tacoma and Tofino?

No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Tofino. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Tofino Harbour via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Tacoma to Tofino?

The distance between Tacoma and Tofino is 515 km.

How do I travel from Tacoma to Tofino without a car?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Tofino without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Tofino?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Tacoma to Tofino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to Tofino train from?

Tacoma to Tofino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.

Train or fly from Tacoma to Tofino?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Tofino is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 6h.

Where does the Tacoma to Tofino train arrive?

Tacoma to Tofino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.

Where can I stay near Tofino?

There are 51+ hotels available in Tofino.

Tacoma to Tofino - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma 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
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain 71
7h 35m
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tofino/Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane SEA - YAZ
6h
$114–519
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain 71
8h 30m
Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane YVR - YAZ
7h 56m
$430–707
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Pine Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry
3. 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
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
12h 35m
$280–410
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tofino SPB, taxi
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane SEA - YTP
2. Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Tofinotaxi
6h 40m
$199–564

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

6Weekly Planes

47 minAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515.5 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Tacoma to Tofino Harbour via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 7h 35m. 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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How to get fromTacoma to Tofinoby train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, ferry, or taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Tofino by train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, ferry, or taxi

Train

Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tofino/Long Beach Airport

Bus, train

Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport

Bus, ferry

Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tofino SPB, taxi