There are 2 ways to get from Tofino to Courtenay by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tofino, BC - Main Street to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenaybus 1508-L / ...
5h 30m$102Drive 225.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tofino to Courtenaycar 225.1 km
3h 5m$46–66
Tofino to Courtenay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tofino to Courtenay is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tofino to Courtenay is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tofino to Courtenay. However, there are services departing from Tofino, BC - Main Street and arriving at Courtenay via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Tofino and Courtenay is 325 km. The road distance is 225.1 km.
The best way to get from Tofino to Courtenay without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $102.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Tofino to Courtenay, including transfers.
Tofino to Courtenay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Tofino, BC - Main Street station.
Tofino to Courtenay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tofino to Courtenay is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Tofino to Courtenay.
There are 26+ hotels available in Courtenay.
What companies run services between Tofino, BC, Canada and Courtenay, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Tofino, BC - Main Street to Courtenay via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry in around 5h 30m.
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- Island Link Bus
Bus from Tofino, BC - Main Street to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $58
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $58
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Courtenay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $44
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $44
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