There are 2 ways to get from Tofino to Botanical Beach by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrancebus 1611-S / ...
- Take the bus from Nanaimo to Gordon Riverbus Nanaimo
6h 48m$136–211Drive 261.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Tofino to Botanical Beachcar 261.9 km
5h 27m$53–77
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tofino to Botanical Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tofino to Botanical Beach is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Tofino to Botanical Beach. However, there are services departing from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa and arriving at Gordon River via Nanaimo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Tofino and Botanical Beach is 368 km. The road distance is 261.9 km.
The best way to get from Tofino to Botanical Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Tofino to Botanical Beach, including transfers.
Tofino to Botanical Beach bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa station.
Tofino to Botanical Beach bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tofino to Botanical Beach is 262 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Tofino to Botanical Beach.
There are 34+ hotels available in Botanical Beach.
What companies run services between Tofino, BC, Canada and Botanical Beach, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Botanical Beach via Nanaimo and Gordon River in around 6h 48m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
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