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How to get fromTofino to Alert Bayby bus, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tofino to Alert Bay by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Tofino, BC - Main Street to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    11h 33m
    $169–214

  2. Fly Tofino/Long Beach Airport to Port Hardy Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)plane plane YAZ - YZT
    2. Take the bus from Thunderbird Mall to Port McNeill Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    8h 9m
    $504–1,007

  3. Bus, ferry via Tofino, BC - Main Street

    1. Take the bus from Tofino, BC - Main Street to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    11h 38m
    $170–215

  4. Fly Tofino/Long Beach Airport to Campbell River Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YAZ - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    10h 7m
    $456–864

  5. Fly Tofino to Vancouver Airport YVR South, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tofino to Vancouver Airport YVR Southplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port McNeill to Alert Bayferry ferry
    9h 2m

Tofino to Alert Bay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tofino to Alert Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 581.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Tofino, BC, Canada and Alert Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Tofino to Alert Bay. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Campbell River, walk to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, take the bus to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) airport, fly to Port Hardy Airport (YZT), walk to Port Hardy Airport, take the line 4 bus to Thunderbird Mall, take the bus to Port McNeill Ferry Terminal, walk to Port McNeill, then take the ferry to Alert Bay.

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